Which of the Following Would Not Help a Person Acquire

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not help a person acquire an operantly conditioned response more quickly?

• A) giving immediate rather than delayed reinforcement
• B) reinforcing some but not every correct response
• C) giving a large rather than a small reinforcer
• D) maintaining a high level of motivation

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Definitions:

Fed Tightened

Refers to the Federal Reserve's actions to reduce the money supply and raise interest rates to control inflation.

Monetary Policy

The actions of a central bank, currency board, or other regulatory committees that determine the size and rate of growth of the money supply, which in turn affects interest rates.

Inflation

An increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money.

Time Inconsistency

Refers to the situation where a decision-maker's preferences change over time, so that what is preferred at one point in time is inconsistent with what is preferred at another time.