Bloch and Colleagues (1989) Found One-______ of Those Sampled Reported

question 12

Multiple Choice

Bloch and colleagues (1989) found one-______ of those sampled reported they would consider suicide if they learned they tested positive Huntington's disease.

• A) fifth
• B) quarter
• C) third
• D) half

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Definitions:

Variable-ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, commonly used in behavior analysis.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any conditioning.

Immediate Reinforcer

A reward or consequence that follows directly after a behavior, enhancing the likelihood of that behavior recurring.

Negative Reinforcer

Any unpleasant stimulus that, when removed after a response, strengthens the response, making it more likely to occur in the future.