Which of the Following Concepts Explains Why Young Children May

question 389

Multiple Choice

Which of the following concepts explains why young children may temporarily call all men daddy , much to the embarrassment of their parents?

• A)latent learning.
• B)response chaining.
• C)operant stimulus discrimination.
• D)operant stimulus generalization.

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Definitions:

Abnormal Behavior

Actions or behaviors that deviate significantly from what is considered normal or typical.

Personal Distress

A negative emotional response individuals feel when witnessing others in distress, motivating them to alleviate both their own and others' suffering.

Function Normally

The ability of an organism, system, or mechanism to operate or perform within its expected parameters, without impairment or dysfunction.

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association detailing criteria for diagnosing mental disorders.