As a Lexical Definition, Mark Twain's Definition "'Banker' Means a Fellow

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Multiple Choice

As a lexical definition, Mark Twain's definition "'Banker' means a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining and wants it back the minute it begins to rain" may be criticized as:

• A) Being ambiguous.
• B) Being obscure.
• C) Being negative.
• D) Being figurative.
• E) Being circular.

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Definitions:

Phobias

Persistent, irrational fears of specific objects, activities, or situations, leading to a compelling desire to avoid the feared stimuli.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process by which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist, is known for his work in developing the theory of behaviorism and for his invention of the operant conditioning chamber.