The Definition "A Ticket Purchaser Is a 'Senior' If and Only

question 216

Multiple Choice

The definition "A ticket purchaser is a 'senior' if and only if he/she is at least 55 years old" is an example of:

• A) A theoretical definition.
• B) An operational definition.
• C) An automotive definition.
• D) A definition by genus and difference.
• E) A precising definition.

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Definitions:

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a response is reinforced only some of the time, known to create strong and persistent behaviors.

Behavior Modification

A technique used in psychology to change undesirable behaviors through the systematic application of reinforcement or punishment.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where a desirable stimulus is introduced after a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of operant conditioning that occurs when a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.