In Skinner’s operant conditioning, a discriminative stimulus signals that:
a. a given behavior will be reinforced.
b. a reinforcer is coming.
c. a punisher is coming.
d. a no consequence is in play.
Ans: a
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a. parents. b. dating partners. c. close friends. d. teachers.
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A. smaller myelinated or unmyelinated; large myelinated B. C; A-delta C. A-alpha; A-delta D. A-delta; C
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a. are more likely to have behavioral problems. b. have lower self-esteem. c. are likely to be better adjusted. d. are likely to have lower grades.