For Which of the Following Pairs Would It Be Easiest

question 96

Multiple Choice

For which of the following pairs would it be easiest to detect a difference in weight?

• A) a 2-liter bottle of water and a 2.1-liter bottle of water
• B) a 5-pound free weight and a 5.5-pound free weight
• C) a 20-pound child and a 22-pound child
• D) a 1-pound bag of sugar and a 2-pound bag of sugar

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Definitions:

Fixed-interval Schedule

A type of conditioning reinforcement schedule where rewards are provided after a specified time interval has passed.

Continuous Reinforcement

A method of learning where a behavior is reinforced each time it is exhibited, leading to faster acquisition of the behavior.

Fixed-ratio Schedule

A form of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Variable-ratio Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it a powerful method for maintaining strong and steady response rates.