An Act of Deception Used to Take Advantage of Another

question 20

Short Answer

An act of deception used to take advantage of another person or entity is ________.

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Definitions:

Goal Object

The target or endpoint of an individual's efforts or ambitions.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward is not provided every time the desired response is exhibited, making the response more resistant to extinction.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which a reward follows every correct response, often used to teach new behaviors.

Incentive Motivation

The drive to engage in an action or behavior due to the allure of external rewards or incentives.