Define the Instrument Called a Scale

question 14

Essay

Define the instrument called a scale.

Identify strategies for effective reinforcement and the avoidance of reinforcement satiation.

Know the components and effectiveness of contingency contracts and token economies.

Evaluate the use of group-oriented contingencies and their outcomes.

Analyze the implications of peer pressure and novel reinforcement methods on student behavior.

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Definitions:

Emotional Memories

Memories that are strongly influenced by the emotions felt at the time of the event, which can significantly impact the way those memories are recalled.

Confabulation

A memory disturbance, the production of fabricated, distorted, or misinterpreted memories about oneself or the world, without the conscious intention to deceive.

Third Birthday

A celebration marking the completion of three years of life.

Implicit Memory

A type of memory in which previous experiences aid in the performance of a task without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.