Operant Extinction, Positive Punishment, and Negative Punishment Are Similar in That

question 427

Multiple Choice

Operant extinction, positive punishment, and negative punishment are similar in that they all

• A)serve to strengthen behaviour
• B)involve the manipulation of positive reinforcers
• C)involve the manipulation of negative reinforcers
• D)serve to weaken behaviour

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Definitions:

Uniformity

The consistency and evenness of something, such as product quality, across different units or batches.

Dispersion

The extent to which a set of values is spread out or dispersed around a central value, such as the mean.

Statistical Control

The use of statistical methods to monitor and control a process to ensure that it operates at its full potential, producing consistent, conforming products with minimal waste.

Design Specifications

Detailed descriptions of the materials, dimensions, and quality standards necessary to build a product.