Pascal's "Wager" Is Based Mainly on the Supposition That _____

question 20

Multiple Choice

Pascal's "wager" is based mainly on the supposition that _____.

• A) it is always wise to wager on whatever is the best outcome
• B) it is best to wager on the eventuality of evil being overcome
• C) one cannot lose anything of value by wagering on God's existence
• D) God's existence is necessary since he is the greatest possible being

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Definitions:

Conditional Reinforcement

The process by which stimuli that are associated with a primary reinforcer also become reinforcers themselves, often through classical conditioning.

Postreinforcement Pause

A pause in responding that commonly occurs after the delivery of a reinforcer under certain schedules of reinforcement, such as a fixed ratio schedule.

FR-5 Schedule

A fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after five instances of the behavior.

FR-15 Schedule

A fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after it has been produced 15 times.