Provide an Appropriate Response

question 524

Multiple Choice

Provide an appropriate response.
-An integer x is divided by an integer y and the result is undefined. What can you say about x and y?

• A) Both x and y are equal to zero
• B) There is insufficient information to say anything about x or y
• C) x is equal to zero
• D) y is equal to zero

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Definitions:

Continuous

Ongoing, without interruption or end.

Immediate Reinforcement

The provision of a reward or feedback right after a particular behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning method where only some responses are reinforced, making the learned behavior more resistant to extinction.

Delayed Reinforcement

A term from behavioral psychology referring to the delivery of a reward at a later time than the desired action occurred, which can still effectively reinforce the behavior.