The Expression Y = BX Is True, If

question 54

Multiple Choice

The expression Y = bX is true, if.

• A)the slope is positive
• B)both X and Y variables represent interval measurement scales
• C)the correlation coefficient equals +1.0
• D)X = 0, then Y = 0

Differentiate between continuous, fixed ratio, fixed interval, and variable schedules of reinforcement.

Recognize the effects of different reinforcement schedules on behavior.

Identify the role of positive reinforcement and its effectiveness over punishment.

Understand the principles of social learning theory, including vicarious learning and self-efficacy.

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Definitions:

Experimenter's Orders

Instructions given by researchers to participants in an experiment, which can influence the behavior or responses of those participants.

Obedience

The act of following orders or commands from those in authority, often studied within social psychology to understand how individuals respond to authority figures.

Implicit Prejudice

Unconscious biases or attitudes towards certain groups of people, which can influence behavior without the individual being aware of it.

Mere Exposure Effect

The phenomenon that repeated exposure to novel stimuli increases liking of them.