Between the Ages of 6 and 8,children's Descriptions of Themselves

question 36

Multiple Choice

Between the ages of 6 and 8,children's descriptions of themselves are likely to

• A)be based on characteristics that are observable and concrete.
• B)be future-oriented.
• C)mention emotions and social groups to which they belong.
• D)vary with the setting.

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Definitions:

Temporal Contiguity

The idea that events experienced close together in time are readily associated with each other.

Premack Principle

A psychological principle suggesting that more probable behaviors will reinforce less probable behaviors.

Law Of Effect

A principle in psychology stating that behaviors followed by pleasant consequences are likely to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated.

Reinforcement

A stimulus or event that follows a response and increases the likelihood of that response being repeated.