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Define effectance motivation. What are some examples in infant behavior?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Observer reactivity is the tendency of researchers to interpret ongoing events as being consistent with their research hypothesis.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Effectance motivation is the inborn desire with which babies are born to master their environment. An infant might bang blocks, smile, or scream; from the feedback associated with these actions, the infant learns expected outcomes and becomes capable of making them happen again.

Answer to Question 2

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