What is a formal definition of "operant"?
A. a contingent or noncontingent stimulus-induced response
B. a behavior
C. a discriminative stimulus
D. a behavior under the control of a stimulus
e. a class of behaviors with an equivalent effect on the environment
Answer: e. a class of behaviors with an equivalent effect on the environment
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a. how we know the world. b. how we know ourselves. c. how we study our thoughts. d. how we study learning processes.
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A. brain injuries, such as CTE and concussions B. war veterans C. noncontact sports D. sleep disorders
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
According to problem solving as the law of effect:
a) animals will develop mental representations of effective responses. b) problem solving involves a restructuring of problem elements. c) problem solving involves a series of mental processes occurring in sequence. d) problem solving is a mindless playing out of associations learned over time.