Adin's father rewards him every time he takes out the garbage. Adin learns a very clear contingency between his behavior and a reward, so that when his father no longer rewards him, Adin quickly stops taking out the garbage. This is an example of one drawback of which reinforcement schedule?
A. Variable interval
B. Fixed ratio
C. Continuous
D. Partial
Answer: C
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a. use mind-over-matter techniques to reduce pain significantly. b. practice relaxation techniques to provide a moderate reduction in pain. c. help people to cope with pain in a way that minimizes its impact on their lives, even if the pain cannot be eliminated or controlled entirely. d. use a balance of relaxation techniques and medication to eliminate pain.
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What will be an ideal response?
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Which of the following parts of a sensory system is responsible for transforming stimulus energy into neural signals?
A. sense organ B. brain areas C. receptor cells D. nerve conduit