It Is Important for Parents to Allow Toddlers to Do

question 410

Multiple Choice

It is important for parents to allow toddlers to do things for themselves since overprotecting them or ridiculing their efforts may cause toddlers to lack confidence in their abilities and become overly dependent on their parents.These conflicts are part of Erikson's psychosocial stage known as

• A) initiative versus guilt.
• B) autonomy versus shame and doubt.
• C) industry versus inferiority.
• D) generativity versus stagnation.

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing the response rate.

Compound

A substance made up of two or more elements chemically bonded together, characterized by having properties distinct from its component elements.

DRO

Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior, a technique used in behavior therapy where reinforcement is given for any response other than a targeted undesired behavior.

Contingency Reinforcement Schedule

A plan or method in operant conditioning by which a certain behavior is reinforced based on meeting specific conditions or criteria.