The Topography of the Seafloor Actually Consists of

question 28

Multiple Choice

The topography of the seafloor actually consists of

• A)thin sediments.
• B)oceanic ridges and oceanic trenches.
• C)volcanoes,ridges,trenches,vast plains,and plateaus.
• D)vast flat and featureless plains.

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement pattern in which a reaction is rewarded following a random number of responses, resulting in consistent and elevated rates of response.

Fixed-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.

Fixed-Interval

A reinforcement schedule in which the first reaction is reinforced after a predetermined period, resulting in a patterned series of responses.

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.