Concerning the Infant, Two Major Indicators of a Successful Pregnancy

question 53

Multiple Choice

Concerning the infant, two major indicators of a successful pregnancy are: (1) gestation period longer than ________ weeks and (2) birth weight greater than ________ pounds.

• A) 37; 5.5
• B) 34; 5.5
• C) 40; 7.5
• D) 37; 2.5

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

is a behavioral psychology concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a behavior.

Reinforcement Contingencies

The conditions or rules that determine whether responses lead to the presentation of reinforcers.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where rewards or punishments (reinforcers) are given out irregularly, which can lead to more resistant behaviors.

Delayed Reinforcement

A reinforcement that is not immediately presented after the desired behavior, which can sometimes reduce its effectiveness.