By Examining the Kinds of Words Children Acquire and How

question 36

Multiple Choice

By examining the kinds of words children acquire and how they use them, insights can be gained into the way children attach meaning to words, or a child's __________ development.

• A) vocabulary
• B) semantic
• C) phonological
• D) pragmatic

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Definitions:

Functional Analysis

A method in behavioral psychology for identifying the causes and purposes of behaviors by analyzing their antecedents and consequences.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, involving biological, emotional, social, and cognitive forces.

Behavior Modification Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to change undesirable behaviors through the use of learning techniques such as reinforcement.

Unconscious Motivating Forces

Internal drives and desires that influence behavior and thought processes without the individual’s conscious awareness.