Explain what reinforcers are and also the difference between a primary reinforcer and a secondary reinforcer.
What will be an ideal response?
• Reinforcers: stimuli or events that increase the likelihood of a particular behavior• Primary reinforcers: stimuli or events that reduce physiological needs or are inherently pleasurable such as food, water, and sex• Secondary reinforcers: stimuli or events that act as signals for the increased probability of obtaining primary reinforcers such as money. Although money doesn't provide immediate pleasure, it can be used to secure a primary reinforcer.
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The well-defined range of side effects of antipsychotic drugs is collectively known as ________ side effects
Fill in the blank with the right word.
scleroderma : Abnormal ________ or hardness of the skin, caused by overproduction of collagen in the dermis.
Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.
Activity levels tend to increase as children approach adolescents.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The study of the cause of disease is called:
A) diagnosis. B) etiology. C) prognosis. D) oncology.