What Is the Most Important Principle in B

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the most important principle in B.F.Skinner's theory of operant conditioning?

• A)Behaviors will not change until the child is old enough to understand the consequence of the behavior.
• B)Learning depends on the learner having an image in their mind of the new behavior
• C)People learn by having a model of others performing the behavior
• D)Behaviors change as a result of its immediate consequence

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Definitions:

Cognitive Functioning

Refers to multiple mental abilities, including learning, thinking, reasoning, remembering, problem solving, decision making, and attention.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty or negative consequence on an individual or entity in response to unacceptable behavior, aiming to discourage repetition of that behavior.

Dyslexia

A learning disorder characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities.

Mainstreaming

Placing disabled children in classrooms with nondisabled children.