"Which of a Series of Treatments Causes the Largest Reduction

question 19

Multiple Choice

"Which of a series of treatments causes the largest reduction in depression symptoms?" is an example of a ______ type of research question.

• A) predictive
• B) descriptive
• C) causal
• D) closed-ended

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In organizational behavior, the use of consequences to modify the occurrence and form of behavior through rewards or punishments.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Law of Effect

A psychological principle suggesting that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, whereas behaviors followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the reinforcement of desired behaviors and the discontinuation of undesired ones.