Which of the Following Would Most Likely Be Explored with an Experiment

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely be explored with an experiment?

• A) the possible causes of schizophrenia
• B) the effectiveness of a new treatment for depression
• C) the relationships between early childhood trauma and substance abuse
• D) the effect of the home environment on relapse to drug use

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Definitions:

Variable Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses.

Fixed Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in behavioral psychology where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Variable Interval Schedule

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

Fixed Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are delivered at fixed intervals of time, provided the appropriate response is made.