The Burgess Shale Is an Example of A(n) ________ with a Wealth

question 9

Multiple Choice

The Burgess Shale is an example of a(n) ________ with a wealth of data from the ______ period.

• A) Lagerstätte; Cambrian
• B) stromatolite; Cryogenian
• C) Lagerstätte; Ediacaran
• D) Ediacaran; Lagerstätte

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in behavior analysis.

Variable-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule used in operant conditioning that rewards a response after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Continuous Schedule

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule where every instance of the desired behavior is rewarded.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a response is reinforced only some of the time, which can lead to a stronger and more resistant response.