Your Text Suggests That Psychologists Began to Devote Increasing Attention

question 167

Multiple Choice

Your text suggests that psychologists began to devote increasing attention to the study of adulthood during the ___________.

• A)1950s
• B)1960s
• C)1970s
• D)1980s

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that behavior is driven by its consequences, reinforcing desirable behaviors while discouraging undesirable ones.

Orienting Reflex

The instinctual reaction of an organism to a novel stimulus, often involving attention redirection towards the source of the stimulus.

Stimulus

Any event or situation that evokes a response or reaction from an organism or system.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, because it is interesting and satisfying in itself, not for some separate outcome.