Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be a 2-Year-Old's

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be a 2-year-old's favorite word?

• A) "No"
• B) "Go"
• C) "Mine"
• D) "Eat"

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Definitions:

Skinner

A psychologist known for his theory of operant conditioning, emphasizing the role of reinforcement in behavior modification.

Shaping

A method of operant conditioning in which successive approximations of a desired behavior are reinforced until the exact behavior is achieved.

Reinforcer

In operant conditioning, any event that strengthens the behavior it follows.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral stimulus that, upon association with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.