The Purpose of Respecification Is to Create Variables That Are

question 93

True/False

The purpose of respecification is to create variables that are consistent with the objectives of the study.

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

Operant Conditioning

A learning framework through which a behavior's strength is altered by either reinforcement techniques or punitive actions.

Vending Machines

Automated machines that provide items such as snacks, beverages, and other products to consumers after money, a credit card, or a specially designed card is inserted into the machine.

Shaping

A method of conditioning that involves reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior to teach a new behavior or skill.