What Are the Odds That an Overweight 18 Year Old

question 69

Multiple Choice

What are the odds that an overweight 18 year old with only one obese parent will become an obese adult?

• A)1 in 5
• B)2 in 5
• C)3 in 5
• D)4 in 5

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which a reward follows every correct response, aiding in the rapid learning of a behavior.

Secondary Reinforcement

A concept in conditioning that involves stimuli which, though not naturally rewarding, become reinforcing through their association with primary reinforcers.

Primary Reinforcement

A term in behavioral psychology referring to a stimulus that satisfies a biological need, leading to an increase in the likelihood of a specific response.

Variable Ratio Schedule

A variable ratio schedule in reinforcement theory involves rewarding a behavior after an unpredictable number of responses, promoting a high and steady response rate.