Identify Three Ways in Which Formal Operational Thought Differs from Concrete

question 75

Essay

Identify three ways in which formal operational thought differs from concrete operational thought.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is inherently rewarding and satisfies a biological need, leading to an increase in the behavior that preceded it.

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is controlled by its consequences, including rewards and punishments, in the context of learning.

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that acquires the ability to reinforce behavior through its link to a primary reinforcer.