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Do Information-Processing Theories Consider Any Sources of Discontinuous Development? If

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Do information-processing theories consider any sources of discontinuous development? If so, describe them and provide examples. If not, discuss one facet of development that you believe to be discontinuous, and explain why you believe the information-processing theories cannot address this issue.


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Avoidance Behavior

Actions taken to prevent or evade a perceived negative outcome or noxious stimulus.

Escape Behavior

An action taken to terminate an ongoing, unpleasant, aversive stimulus.

Mowrer's Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory that integrates classical and operant conditioning to explain avoidance learning and the development of phobias.

Escape Response

A behavioral response to an aversive event that is reinforced by the termination of the aversive event.

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