Theory Vocab

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Across
  1. 2. the theory that human and animal behavior can be explained in terms of conditioning, without appeal to thoughts or feelings, and that psychological disorders are best treated by altering behavior patterns.
  2. 5. learning procedure in which a biologically potent stimulus (e.g. food) is paired with a previously neutral stimulus (e.g. a bell).
  3. 6. the process that starts in human infancy and continues into late adolescent concentrating on gross and fine motor skills as well as puberty.
  4. 7. the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
  5. 9. performed by an organism that can be seen and measured.
  6. 10. smaller movements that occur in the wrists, hands, fingers, and the feet and toes
  7. 12. a type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences
  8. 13. the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
  9. 15. a theory that states Ethology stresses that behavior is strongly influenced by biology, is tied to evolution, and is characterized by critical or sensitive periods
  10. 16. the process of enlarging people's freedoms and opportunities and improving their well-being.
Down
  1. 1. portions of an individual's knowledge acquisition can be directly related to observing others within the context of social interactions, experiences, and outside media influences.
  2. 3. the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
  3. 4. involved in movement and coordination of the arms, legs, and other large body parts and movements.
  4. 8. the child's experience, expression, and management of emotions and the ability to establish positive and rewarding relationships with others
  5. 11. a field of study in neuroscience and psychology focusing on a child's development in terms of information processing, conceptual resources, perceptual skill, language learning, and other aspects of brain development
  6. 14. The theory that involves the microsystem that is the most influential, has the closest relationship to the person, and is the one where direct contact occurs.