An Event or Situation Signaling That an Operant Response Will

question 139

Multiple Choice

An event or situation signaling that an operant response will be reinforced is called a(n)

• A) shaping stimulus.
• B) unconditioned stimulus.
• C) primary reinforcer.
• D) discriminative stimulus.

---

Definitions:

I Proposition

In the traditional square of opposition, an I proposition is a form of categorical proposition which affirms some, but not necessarily all, members of a class are included in another class.

Validity Rules

Principles or guidelines used to determine the logical correctness of an argument, ensuring that if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true.

Categorical Syllogisms

A form of reasoning where two premises lead logically to a conclusion, with each statement dealing with categories of things.

Validity Rules

The criteria or guidelines used to determine whether an argument is logically consistent and its conclusions follow from its premises.