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Compare and Contrast the Nativist Vs

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Compare and contrast the nativist vs.empiricist view of perceptual development.


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Imitation

The action of copying or mimicking the behaviors, movements, or sounds made by another individual.

Shaping

A method of gradually teaching a new behavior through the use of reinforcement until the target behavior is achieved.

Chaining

A method of teaching complex behaviors by breaking down the task into small steps and teaching each step within the sequence individually until the whole sequence is mastered.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique used in behavioral psychology to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior by rewarding it.

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