On which schedule of reinforcement would a person or animal get rewarded on the average of every fifth response, that is, two correct responses would be made to obtain a reinforcer, sometimes seven responses, sometimes three, and so on with the average being five responses?
a. variable ratio
b. fixed interval
c. fixed ratio
d. variable interval
A
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participation is voluntarily, confidential, and harmless for all. they will be paid for their participation. researchers are not liable for unanticipated outcomes. their names will be published in the final research report.
According to Rogers, the basis for psychological problems stems from
a. a focus on the here and now. b. childhood experiences and internal conflicts. c. roadblocks to self-actualization. d. unconscious conflicts.
Heritability estimates are __________
A) likely to exaggerate the role of the environment B) difficult to misapply C) not useful for studying complex traits, such as intelligence and personality D) likely to exaggerate the role of heredity
Because of the negative connotations associated with the term "psychosurgery," experts now refer to such procedures as ________ for psychiatric disorders
a) psychotropic innervation b) TMS c) neuraligia d) neurosurgery