Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Interacting refers to the process of engaging with or having a reciprocal exchange with one's environment. It involves actively participating and responding to stimuli in order to acquire knowledge or skills.
Scaffolding is a teaching method where more knowledgeable individuals provide support and guidance for learners as they interact with their environment.
Operant conditioning is a learning theory that suggests behavior is influenced by consequences such as rewards or punishments received during interactions with the environment.