If Puberty Begins for Girls with the Onset of Menstruation,puberty

question 40

Multiple Choice

If puberty begins for girls with the onset of menstruation,puberty could be considered a matter of

• A)discontinuity.
• B)continuity.
• C)quantitative development.
• D)ecological development.

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Definitions:

Escape

A behavioral response aimed at getting away from a threatening or uncomfortable situation or stimulus.

Escape Response

A behavioral reaction aimed at moving away from an unpleasant or harmful stimulus, often considered a basic survival instinct.

Vicarious Reinforcement

A form of learning that occurs by observing the rewards and punishments of another's behavior, leading to changes in the observer's own behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in conditioning where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens the behavior that preceded it.