Jerome Kagan's Classification of Temperament Focuses On

question 59

Multiple Choice

Jerome Kagan's classification of temperament focuses on:

• A)inhibition to the unfamiliar.
• B)positive or negative mood state.
• C)effortful control.
• D)(hyper)activity level.

---

Definitions:

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist known for his work in developing the theory of operant conditioning, emphasizing the role of reinforcements in shaping behavior.

Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where a behavior increases in frequency because it is followed by a rewarding stimulus.

Antecedent

Anything that occurs before a behavior that may trigger or cause a certain behavior to occur, often used in the analysis of behavior patterns.

Consequence

The result or effect of an action or condition, often seen in terms of how it affects an earlier event.