Which of the Following Statements Describes One Way in Which

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes one way in which osmosis and dialysis are different?

• A) Osmosis is the movement of molecules from low to high concentration and dialysis is the reverse.
• B) Dialysis is the movement of molecules from low to high concentration and osmosis is the reverse.
• C) Osmosis refers to the flow of solvent, whereas dialysis refers to the flow of small solutes.
• D) Dialysis refers to the flow of solvent, whereas osmosis refers to the flow of small solutes.
• E) In dialysis, colloids cannot cross the semipermeable membrane, but they can in osmosis.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the idea that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to recur.

Intermittently Reinforced

A conditioning schedule where responses are sometimes rewarded, strengthening behavior unpredictably.

Continuously Reinforced

In operant conditioning, a scenario where each instance of a desired behavior is reinforced (rewarded), leading to rapid learning.

Negatively Reinforced

A process in operant conditioning where a behavior is strengthened because an unpleasant or aversive stimulus is removed or avoided.