Which of the Following Is True

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A)Positive reinforcment strengthens a behavior; negative reinforcement weakens a behavior.
• B)Only positive reinforcement can be administered in a Skinner box.
• C)Positive reinforcement involves taking away something bad; negative reinforcement involves giving something good.
• D)Both positive and negative reinforcement strengthen a behavior.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Regression Coefficient

A value that represents the degree of change in the dependent variable for a one-unit change in the independent variable within a regression model.

Linear Association

A relationship between two variables that can be graphically represented with a straight line, indicating a constant rate of increase or decrease between them.

Multiple Regression Model

A method in statistics that relies on various independent variables to anticipate the response of a dependent variable.