A Major Thread Running Through the Theories of Binet,Wechsler,and Piaget

question 23

Multiple Choice

A major thread running through the theories of Binet,Wechsler,and Piaget is the concept of interactionism.In this context,interactionism refers to

• A) interaction between mind and body.
• B) members of different professions working together.
• C) interaction between heredity and environment.
• D) interaction between different psychological approaches to intelligence.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In behavioral psychology, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any previous conditioning.

Negative Reinforcement

is a concept in behavioral psychology where the removal of a negative condition strengthens a behavior.

Operant

Pertaining to operant conditioning, a method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, leading to changes in that behavior's frequency.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic intervention aimed at reducing an individual's anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation, along with relaxation techniques.