The Benefits of Change May Result in a J Curve

question 16

Multiple Choice

The benefits of change may result in a J curve, in which:

• A) The initial impact over time is negative for a period before it becomes positive
• B) The initial impact over time is positive for a period before it becomes negative
• C) Neither of the above
• D) Impossible to tell without additional information

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Definitions:

School Performance

A measure of how well students achieve or perform academically in their educational setting.

Variable Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing motivation to respond.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is only rewarded after a specified number of responses. It is often used in behavioral psychology.

Variable Interval

A reinforcement schedule where rewards are given after unpredictable time intervals, leading to moderate but steady response rates.