Which of the Following Factors Would Not Be Expected to Affect

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors would not be expected to affect the entropy of a reaction?

• A)Acyclic reactants are transformed into cyclic products.
• B)A weak bond in the reactant is replaced with a strong bond in the product.
• C)Two molecules of reactants are transformed into three molecules of products.
• D)A double bond in the reactant is converted into a single bond in the product.
• E)Gaseous reactants are transformed into solid products.

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Definitions:

Intermittently Reinforced

A conditioning schedule where responses are sometimes rewarded, strengthening behavior unpredictably.

Continuously Reinforced

In operant conditioning, a scenario where each instance of a desired behavior is reinforced (rewarded), leading to rapid learning.

Negatively Reinforced

A process in operant conditioning where a behavior is strengthened because an unpleasant or aversive stimulus is removed or avoided.

Positively Reinforced

A behavior that increases in frequency or likelihood as a result of being followed by a rewarding stimulus, according to principles of operant conditioning.