A Psychological Test Is a Device for Measuring Characteristics That

question 10

True/False

A psychological test is a device for measuring characteristics that pertain to behavior.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A procedure in teaching whereby the strength of a particular behavior is manipulated via reinforcements or penalties.

Reinforcers

Reinforcers are stimuli that increase the probability of repetition of the behavior they follow.

Desired Response

The specific behavior or outcome that an individual or entity aims to elicit through a particular action or stimulus.

Immediately After

Occurring directly following a particular event or time.