When Do Individual Differences in Cognitive Development Become More Evident

question 265

Multiple Choice

When do individual differences in cognitive development become more evident and more important?

• A) infancy
• B) toddlerhood
• C) early childhood
• D) middle childhood

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when introduced after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negatively Reinforced

A process in operant conditioning where a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Bathes the Dog

A non-standard term potentially referring to the act of washing a dog as part of pet care routines.

Reinforcer

In behaviorism, any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior.