A Major Drawback to Assessing Mineral Status by Hair Analysis

question 7

Multiple Choice

A major drawback to assessing mineral status by hair analysis is ________.

• A)the fact that hair mineral content does not reflect body mineral content
• B)the possible contamination of hair from cosmetics,shampoos,etc.
• C)the slow growth of hair
• D)the high keratin content of hair

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Counterconditioned

The process of changing a previously undesirable response to a stimulus into a desirable one through conditioning.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a particular behavior.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the subject to associate certain behaviors with certain outcomes.