The Process by Which a Stimulus Increases the Likelihood That

question 136

Multiple Choice

The process by which a stimulus increases the likelihood that a preceding behavior will be repeated is called __________.

• A) sensitization
• B) reinforcement
• C) conditioning
• D) association

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Definitions:

Sample Size

The number of observations or individuals in a subset of a population used for statistical analysis.

Random Sample

A subset of individuals chosen from a larger set, where each individual has an equal chance of being selected.

Five Number Summary

A descriptive statistic that provides information about a dataset through its minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum.

Summarization

The act of condensing information into a more compact form, retaining key elements.