Absc 160 unit 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BF Skinner - Invented the operant conditioning chamber also known as the Skinner Box. Founded the experimental analysis of behavior. operant learning - a process by which the consequence of a response impacts the likelihood of that response in the future. A behavioral change produced as a result of the interaction between the individual's behavior and the environment. The arrangement of environmental variables to establish a functional relation between a voluntary behavior and its consequ...

ABSC 160 EXAM 3 KU EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED. Aspects of language including phonology, syntax, morpheme, phoneme, etc - -language: a system of symbols used to communicate with others or in our thinking phoneme: the smallest distinct sound in a particular language morphology: the way words are formed from the sounds of a language and how these words are related to other words morpheme: the smallest unit in a language that has meaning phonology: the stud...

ABSC 160: UNIT 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED. Quantitative changes - -describes changes in the amount/quantity of what's being measured Examples of quantitative changes - -Getting taller, learning more words, learning more facts Qualitative changes - -describes changes in the overall quality of a process or function Examples of qualitative changes - -crawling to walking, understanding concrete information to understanding abstract concepts Both quantitative and qua...

what are the three domains of development? → physical → social-emotional → cognitive social policy → policies that are intended to promote the welfare of individuals in a society physical development → the biological changes that occur in the body, including changes in size and strength, as well as the integration of sensory and motor activities cognitive development → changes in the way we think, understand and reason about the world; accumulation of knowledge as well a...

Socio-emotional Development Child learns how to approach other children, negotiate issues, take turns, and communicate effectively. Includes the ability to initiate and maintain secure relationships. Early adverse experiences are correlated with increased risk for negative outcomes. T/F True adolescents self regulation and restraining behaviors are correlated with early childhood learning experiences. T/F True Phonology development of a species, genus, or group over time. phylogenic contribu...

ABSC 160 Unit 4 Study Guide The Role of Nonparental Adults - Answer- -Young people's connection with adults who promote growth is an essential aspect of positive youth development -Nonparental adults provide a unique context for development because they represent an adult point of view but are often less judgmental than parents Mentor - Answer- A trusting relationship between a young person and a nonparental adult who provides guidance intended to promote positive development. * The cha...