Reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior is referred to as
a. modifying
b. shaping
c. rewarding
d. operating
e. generalizing
b
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Which of the following is NOT one of the chemical compounds that makes up a strand of DNA?
a. depranine b. adenine c. thymine d. cytosine
After Winston has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, his doctor would be most likely to suggest that he begin a treatment involving a. statins
b. implanting a neurostimulator to act as a brain pacemaker. c. the injection of amyloids into the affected area of his brain. d. thioridazine.
All of the following are examples of reinforcement schedules EXCEPT
a. fixed ratio. c. fixed intermittent. b. variable ratio. d. fixed interval.
Scientific skepticism refers to the idea that
A. scientists accept explanations for phenomena as "true" until research is completed. B. scientists automatically assume that common-sense interpretations of phenomena could not be true. C. scientists do not trust anything or anyone. D. claims about phenomena should be tested and claims that are untestable should be rejected.