Which one of the following statements most accurately describes intermittent reinforcement?
A.) The reinforcement a student receives becomes stronger over time.
B.) A particular response is reinforced on some occasions but not on others.
C.) A primary reinforcer is used at first, but it is gradually replaced by a secondary reinforcer.
D.) One response is reinforced for a while, then another response is reinforced, then another, and so on, over a period of several weeks or months.
B.) A particular response is reinforced on some occasions but not on others.
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A study with college students found no correlation between hours of study for an examination and test performance. This probably means
a. the amount of study time by a student has no effect on test scores. b. hours of study and test performance are both influenced by a third variable, scholastic aptitude. c. there is a negative relationship between amount of study and test performance. d. None of these are correct.
As children with ADHD get older, their symptoms
A. tend to lessen in severity, until they are undetectable in adulthood. B. may change or lessen as they move into adulthood, but ADHD cannot be cured. C. get worse over time, and are usually associated with a number of behavioral problems. D. continue, but in adulthood they are called bi-polar disorder rather than ADHD.
Which of the following organizations typically is NOT involved in overcoming technological equity issues in
schools? a) government b) businesses c) communities d) all must be involved
Which of the following best describes the approach of inductive reasoning?
A. left–right B. front–behind C. bottom-up D. top-down