Alexander Reaches to Pick Up a Cheerio Off the Floor

question 9

Multiple Choice

Alexander reaches to pick up a Cheerio off the floor. In doing so, he uses his thumb to assist in picking up the piece of cereal. This is referred to as the

• A) ulnar grasp.
• B) palmar reflex.
• C) pincer grasp.
• D) grasping reflex.

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Definitions:

Higher Goals

These are ambitious objectives that go beyond immediate or basic needs, focusing on larger, aspirational targets.

Delayed Reinforcement

A scenario in which a reward does not immediately follow the desired action, which can affect the strength and persistence of learning.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning method where a response is only occasionally rewarded, leading to more resilience in the learned behavior.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning principle where every instance of a desired behavior is reinforced, leading to rapid acquisition of the behavior.