Robert Becomes Anxious During Exams

question 78

Multiple Choice

Robert becomes anxious during exams.He has found that chewing on the eraser on his pencil while he thinks helps him to calm down.Over time,Robert's pencil chewing is likely to become a(n)

• A) incentive.
• B) habit.
• C) drive.
• D) need.

Understand the concept and importance of a lifespan approach in psychology.

Grasp the basic principles of behaviorist perspective, including reinforcement and punishment.

Comprehend the broad domains of development: perceptual, cognitive, moral, social, motor, and physical.

Recognize the significant debate between nature and nurture and their combined influence on development.

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