Explain What Is Meant by the Term Quantized as It

question 13

Essay

Explain what is meant by the term quantized as it applies to the energy of an electron.

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Definitions:

Operant Response

Operant response involves a behavior that is modified by its consequences, with reinforcement increasing the likelihood of the behavior and punishment reducing it.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus after unwanted behavior occurs, with the aim of decreasing that behavior.

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

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