Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be Preserved

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be preserved as a carbonized impression?

• A) a buried log
• B) an oyster shell
• C) a dinosaur bone
• D) a leaf

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

A technique used in psychology to change undesirable behaviors through the systematic application of reinforcement or punishment.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where a desirable stimulus is introduced after a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of operant conditioning that occurs when a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Laboratory Experiments

Controlled research studies conducted in a lab setting to test hypotheses by manipulating variables.