The Driver of an Automobile Leaves Home and Travels Due

question 486

Short Answer

The driver of an automobile leaves home and travels due east 8 miles. Turning right at an intersection, he drives due south a distance of 6 miles. How far is the driver from home?

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

A naturally reinforcing stimulus, such as food or water, that satisfies a basic biological need.

Punishment

A consequence aimed at reducing a particular behavior, often used as a behavioral modification technique.

Antecedent

An event or condition that precedes and triggers a behavior or response, often studied in behaviorism to understand and modify behavior.

Aversive Control

A behavioral control technique involving the use of unpleasant stimuli to influence the occurrence of certain behaviors.