Of the Components of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Listed Below, Which

question 21

Multiple Choice

Of the components of the electromagnetic spectrum listed below, which is associated with the shortest wavelengths?

• A)microwaves
• B)infrared light
• C)gamma rays
• D)x-rays
• E)ultraviolet light

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

A principle stating that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, and behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely.

Respondent Behavior

A type of reaction to certain stimuli that is automatic or reflexive, not under voluntary control, typically conditioned through association.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a learned response after its apparent extinction, without the need for further conditioning or training.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, in behavioral psychology.