BFSkinner Rigged the Cages of Pigeons So That Food Was

question 35

Multiple Choice

B.F.Skinner rigged the cages of pigeons so that food was delivered every 15 seconds.Within a short time,most of the pigeons were practising some sort of consistent behaviour,even though the behaviour did not have any effect on the delivery of the reinforcer.The birds were

• A)demonstrating spontaneous recovery.
• B)developing phobias.
• C)demonstrating the partial reinforcement effect.
• D)behaving superstitiously.

Understand and apply the concept of class width in frequency distributions.

Identify and address potential biases or misleading interpretations in data analysis.

Employ stem-and-leaf displays for simple data visualization and analysis.

Understand the concept and calculation of cumulative percent frequency.

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Definitions:

Seven Rights

A guideline in healthcare that ensures the correct patient receives the right medication, at the right dose, via the right route, at the right time, with the right documentation and the right reason, and with the right response documented.

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Right Documentation

The accurate and appropriate recording of information or data.

Narcotic

A drug that induces drowsiness, relieves pain, and may alter mood or behavior; often subject to abuse and addiction.