What Does Research Suggest About the Permanence of Early Abnormal

question 123

Multiple Choice

What does research suggest about the permanence of early abnormal experiences on human development?

• A) Early abnormal experiences produce irreversible damage to social development.
• B) Humans are affected by early abnormal experiences in a manner similar to Harlows's monkeys.
• C) Psychologists agree that abnormal early experiences can be reversed before the age of 15 years.
• D) Psychologists disagree about the permanence of abnormal early experiences on human development.

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Definitions:

Situational Artifact

Situational Artifact refers to any object or data that arises from specific situations and could skew or bias the outcomes of a study if not accounted for.

Cue

A signal or reminder that triggers a response or action, often used in learning and behavior modification techniques.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior reinforcement strategy involving the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired response.

Aversive Stimulus

A negative or unpleasant stimulus that is used to influence behavior.