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,Piaget's Four Stages of Cognitive A framework outlining the cognitive development
Development stages in children.
Pre-operational stage A stage where children begin to engage in symbolic
play and learn to manipulate symbols, but do not yet
understand concrete logic.
Autonomy The ability to make choices and decisions
independently.
Extrinsic reward A reward that comes from an external source, such as
praise or tangible rewards.
Positive reinforcement The addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired
behavior.
Extinction The gradual reduction of a behavior when it is no
longer reinforced.
Consequent stimulus A stimulus that follows a behavior and influences the
likelihood of that behavior occurring again.
Developmental disability A diverse group of chronic conditions that arise during
the developmental period, affecting physical, learning,
language, or behavior areas.
Behavioral disability A condition characterized by significant difficulties in
social interactions and emotional regulation.
Dysgraphia A learning disability that affects writing abilities,
including handwriting and fine motor skills.
, Dyslexia A learning disability that involves difficulty in reading
due to problems identifying speech sounds and
learning how they relate to letters and words.
Dyscalculia A learning disability that affects a person's ability to
understand numbers and learn math facts.
Comorbid condition The presence of one or more additional conditions co-
occurring with a primary condition.
Inclusive environment An educational setting that accommodates all students,
including those with disabilities.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs A psychological theory that categorizes human needs
into a five-tier model of human motivation.
Satiation strategy A behavioral intervention that involves exposing a
student to a behavior until it becomes less reinforcing.
Self-determination The process by which a person controls their own life
and makes choices regarding their own goals.
Motivation The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-
oriented behaviors.
Egocentricity The inability to differentiate between self and others,
often seen in young children.
Attention-seeking behavior Actions taken by a student to gain attention from peers
or teachers, often disruptive.