Which of the Following Is a Reason for the Improvements

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for the improvements in writing that occur as children mature?

• A)As children mature,they gain more knowledge about the world but also become increasingly stubborn and therefore tend to have less to tell others in their writing.
• B)Adolescents use a knowledge-telling strategy and young children use a knowledge-transforming strategy when writing.
• C)Younger children need to concentrate less on the mechanical requirements (e.g. ,printing,spelling,punctuation) than do olderchildren.
• D)As children develop,they have greater skill in revising and editing their writing.

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Definitions:

Avoiding Punishment

Engaging in behavior with the aim to prevent, escape from, or decrease the likelihood of negative consequences or sanctions.

Variable Interval Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, leading to a variable response pattern.

Variable Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to a high and steady rate of response.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule that rewards the first response after a predetermined period has passed.