An Essential Biological Element ________

question 6

Multiple Choice

An essential biological element ________

• A)is any element detected in the organism.
• B)stimulates essential biological functions.
• C)is found in all organisms.
• D)has beneficial physiological effects, and its absence impairs function of the organism.
• E)is expensive.

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Definitions:

DRO Increasing-Interval Schedule

A DRO schedule that thins or fades the reinforcement by gradually increasing the length of the interval. If the specified interval passes without a target response occurring, reinforcement is delivered and the next interval can be increased by a certain amount of time. If the response does occur, however, the next interval stays the same.

Topographically Incompatible

Refers to behaviors that cannot occur simultaneously because the performance of one behavior physically restricts the other.

Differential Reinforcement

A technique in behavior therapy focusing on reinforcing desired behaviors while withholding reinforcement for undesired behaviors.

Target Behavior

A specific behavior selected for change or intervention, often identified in behavioral assessments.