On a fixed-interval schedule, reinforcement is given _______
a) after a set amount of time has passed
b) after randomly varying amounts of time have passed
c) after a set number of responses have been made
d) after a varying number of responses have been made
ANS: A
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a. corpus callosum. b. cerebrum. c. cerebellum. d. hypothalamus.
A synapse is the:
A. part of the dendrite that receives incoming signals B. small space between the end bulb and its neighboring organ, muscle, or cell body C. chemical that transmits signals from one neuron to another D. signal that travels from one neuron to another
Jeffrey is a toddler who lives in the United States and has regular medical checkups. Anna is a toddler who lives in a nonindustrialized country and does not receive regular medical checkups. Which of the following statements best describes the expected growth of Jeffrey and/or Anna?
A. Anna will grow just as tall and fast as Jeffrey because growth is mainly due to maturation. B. Jeffrey will grow taller and faster than Anna because he lives in a country with good sanitation, nutrition, and access to medical care. C. Jeffrey will grow taller and faster than Anna because he is a boy. D. Anna will grow taller and faster than Jeffrey because she is a girl.
Discovery learning tends to produce students who are more independent, curious, and positive in their attitudes toward school
Indicate whether the statement is true or false