Suppose Little Maria Has a Good Schema Developed for "Dogs

question 17

True/False

Suppose little Maria has a good schema developed for "dogs." When she sees her neighbor's new dog, she correctly says, "Dog." Piaget would explain Maria's ability to incorporate a new instance of the "dog" category as an example of accommodation.

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

A psychological principle stating that behaviors followed by favorable consequences tend to be repeated, while behaviors followed by negative consequences are less likely to be repeated.

Pleasant Outcomes

Positive results or benefits that are satisfying or enjoyable, often as a result of specific actions or behaviors.

Unpleasant Outcomes

Negative consequences or results that arise from specific actions or situations.

Reinforcement Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that behavior can be shaped by rewarding or punishing outcomes.