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How Is the Concept of Intelligence Defined? Could There Be

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How is the concept of intelligence defined? Could there be a genetic link to intelligence,and if so,will scientists be able to quantify the data necessary to support the genetic basis?


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Rewarded Responses

Behaviors or actions that receive positive reinforcement, which increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future.

Punished Responses

Behaviors that decrease in frequency because they are followed by unpleasant consequences.

Operant

In Skinner’s system, an instrumental response that is defined by its effect (the way it operates) on the environment.

Swallowing

The process by which food or liquid is moved from the mouth through the pharynx and into the esophagus.

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