This Theory Posits That Two Interconnected Brain Areas, the Hippocampus

question 122

Multiple Choice

This theory posits that two interconnected brain areas, the hippocampus and the cortex, simultaneously encode new information during learning.

• A) Childcare outside of the home is a relatively new phenomenon.
• B) Childcare outside of the home does not harm children.
• C) Childcare outside of the home diminishes the bond between mother and child.
• D) Childcare outside of the home was rare even 50 years ago.

Explain the use of conditioned (secondary) reinforcers in complex learning and behavior modification.

Understand the concepts of positive and negative reinforcements and punishments.

Recognize the effects and limitations of using punishment as a behavioral modification strategy.

Identify the role of discriminative stimuli in learning and behavior modification.

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