Why can’t the desired behavior always be reinforced, such as when someone attempts a complex behavior (e.g. driving) for the first time?
a. Complex behaviors require complex reinforcement.
b. Chaining has to be established before reinforcement.
c. The learner may not be able to produce the desired behavior yet.
d. Complex behaviors cannot be reinforced continuously but require a schedule.
Ans: C
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a. a discriminative stimulus. b. superstitious behavior. c. stimulus discrimination. d. a phobia. e. spontaneous recovery.
Thorndike’s law of _____ stated that the strength of an association is based on how often the association is practiced.
a. continuity b. exercise c. frequency d. contiguity
Which of the following is a learned response?
a. blinking in response to a burst of air b. raising one's hand in response to a question c. salivating in response to the sight of food d. fear in response to a loud noise
What determines the strength of behavior?
What will be an ideal response?