In a ____________, the first response is reinforced after time periods of different duration have passed.

fixed-interval schedule

variable-interval schedule

fixed-ratio schedule

variable-ratio schedule


variable-interval schedule

Psychology

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The absolute threshold is the intensity level at which a person has a 100% chance of detecting it.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Psychology

Jin's therapist is currently helping her to recognize that she is unknowingly controlled by a need to dominate people. According to Jin's therapist, Jin plays practical jokes, arrives late to appointments, and behaves in an aggressive manner because she is defending against her unconscious feelings of inadequacy. Jin's therapist most likely believes in the __________ approach.

A. behavioral B. client-centered C. rational-emotive D. psychodynamic

Psychology

Why must learning be studied with experimental instead of observational techniques?

a. Causes can only be inferred, not observed directly. b. Causes are very similar across situations. c. Observations only provide evidence of prior experiences. d. Observational studies are only sufficient to document short-term behavior changes.

Psychology

Although Salim lives in a crime-ridden neighborhood, he strongly believes that life is good and worthwhile. Accordingly, Salim is likely to be

A) self-indulgent. B) generative. C) stagnant. D) self-centered.

Psychology