Which of the Following Best Summarizes the Long-Term Effects of Deep

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes the long-term effects of deep brain stimulation on depression?

• A)There were short-term benefits, but no long-term benefits.
• B)Two-thirds of the patients experienced long-term benefits.
• C)One-tenth of the patients experienced long-term benefits.
• D)There were no short-term or long-term benefits.

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Definitions:

Fixed-interval Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in behavioral psychology where rewards are provided after a consistent time period passes.

Variable-interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which rewards are given after an unpredictable time interval, leading to a steady, moderate response rate.

Fixed-ratio Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, leading to a high and steady rate of responding.

Classical Conditioning

Classical Conditioning is a learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, famously illustrated by Pavlov's dogs experiment.