Judy Sees a New Shoe Store near Her School

question 57

Multiple Choice

Judy sees a new shoe store near her school. Though she is initially reluctant to shop there, she decides to take a look anyway. She finds several shoes that she really likes and buys a pair. When Judy wears them to school the next day, her friends compliment her on the shoes. In the context of operant conditioning, this is an example of:

• A) a price-related process.
• B) positive reinforcement.
• C) affect referral.
• D) the punishment effect.
• E) a conditional approval.

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Definitions:

Highest-Energy Structure

The conformation or arrangement of atoms in a molecule that has the highest potential energy, often least stable, compared to other conformations.

Molecular Collision

The process in which two or more particles (atoms, ions, molecules) come into close enough proximity to affect each other's trajectories or engage in a chemical reaction.

Activation Energy

The minimum amount of energy required to initiate a chemical reaction or the energy barrier to the reaction's progress.

Reaction-Energy Diagram

A graphical representation showing the energy of a system as reactants transform into products during a chemical reaction, usually highlighting energy barriers and stable intermediates.