Which Approach to the Study of Development Views One's Early

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which approach to the study of development views one's early experiences as a more critical period than later (e.g. ,adult) experiences?

• A)functionalism
• B)behaviorism
• C)psychodynamic
• D)life span

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Definitions:

Controlled

In psychology, referring to cognitive processes that require conscious, deliberate thought or processes that are under an individual's deliberate control.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process by which a behavior becomes more likely to occur due to the consequence that follows it, can be positive or negative.

Favourable Consequences

Favourable consequences are positive outcomes or benefits that result from specific actions or behaviors, often serving as reinforcement.

B.F. Skinner

A prominent psychologist renowned for his work in behaviorism, particularly the development of operant conditioning.