Mechanical Couplers Are Used

question 33

Multiple Choice

Mechanical couplers are used

• A)where the lap- splice length of reinforcing bars is excessive.
• B)to lap splice reinforcing bars.
• C)as an economical alternative to lap splicing of reinforcing bars.
• D)where lap splicing of reinforcing bars will produce excessive congestion.
• E)none of the above.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that automatically triggers a response without any need for prior learning.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually triggers a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for learning, such as food for a hungry animal.

Conditioned Reinforcer

An initially neutral stimulus that acquires the capacity to serve as a reinforcer through association with an unconditioned reinforcer.