A Successful Self-Modification Program May End Spontaneously When

question 76

Multiple Choice

A successful self-modification program may end spontaneously when

• A) the new, improved patterns of behavior become self-reinforcing.
• B) a new behavior problem suddenly takes the place of the old one.
• C) the reinforcer loses its effectiveness.
• D) the frequency of the target behavior drops to zero.

---

Definitions:

Information Agent

A type of intelligent agent that searches for information and displays it to users.

Human Intelligence

Intelligence demonstrated by humans, including cognitive functions like learning, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Weak AI

Artificial intelligence systems designed for a specific task or set of tasks, displaying intelligence within a limited domain but without consciousness or genuine understanding.

Expertise

Specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field, gained through experience or education.