The Notion That the Traits That Help a Species Survive

question 45

Multiple Choice

The notion that the traits that help a species survive and reproduce are passed along more frequently than those that do not (i.e.differential reproduction and adaptation) is known as

• A)Lamarckianism.
• B)punctuated equilibrium.
• C)natural selection.
• D)gradualism.
• E)competitive exclusion principle.

---

Definitions:

DRO Increasing-Interval Schedules

A behavior modification technique where reinforcement of any behavior other than the target behavior is delivered at increasing intervals of time.

Differential Reinforcement

A process of reinforcing specific behaviors while withholding reinforcement for other, less desirable behaviors.

DRL

Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates, a behavioral technique used to decrease the frequency of a behavior but not necessarily eliminate it.

Differential Reinforcement

A technique in behavior analysis and modification that reinforces specific behaviors while withholding reinforcement for other behaviors.