When a parent tends to reinforce the sounds that a child makes that resemble real words and ignore those that do not, this exemplifies the principle of
A) language.
B) habituation.
C) shaping.
D) object permanence.
C) shaping. Shaping is selectively reinforcing certain behaviors while ignoring or punishing others.
Psychology
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The advantages of mentoring are the:
a. direct financial advantages of the mentor. b. the information and support provided. c. the added weight of the mentor’s prestige. d. the mentee’s demonstration of willingness to learn.
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