Which of the Following Refers to Samples That Permit Estimation

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to samples that permit estimation of the likelihood of each element of the population being selected in the sample?

• A)Possibility samples
• B)Possibility clusters
• C)Probability samples
• D)Probability clusters

Distinguish between covert and overt behaviors.

Comprehend the concept and implications of operant extinction.

Evaluate the importance of assessment reliability and validity.

Understand the concept of secondary gains in behavior.

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Definitions:

Successive Approximations

A method in behavioral psychology where rewards are given for behaviors that increasingly resemble the target behavior.

Shaping

Rewarding successive approximations of a desired behavior.

Rewarding

Providing a positive reinforcement following desirable behavior, thereby increasing the likelihood of the behavior's recurrence.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the association between actions and consequences.