Provide an Appropriate Response

question 21

Multiple Choice

Provide an appropriate response.
-Joe has x baseball cards, Damon has y baseball cards and Cole has z baseball cards. If Joe has more baseball cards than Damon and Cole combined, write an expression (using x, y, and z) that shows
How many more baseball cards Joe has than Damon and Cole combined.

• A)x - (y + z)
• B)x + y - z
• C)(x - y)+ z
• D)x - y + z

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcer

A reinforcement strategy in which only a portion of responses are rewarded, aimed at strengthening behavior.

Primary Reinforcer

An innately reinforcing stimulus, such as one that satisfies a biological need (e.g., food, water, shelter).

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, influencing rapid and consistent response rates.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in behavior modification programs.