A Behavior May Be Followed by a Positive Consequence, or Reinforcer

question 75

Multiple Choice

A behavior may be followed by a positive consequence, or reinforcer, such as food; or by a negative consequence, or punisher, such as a slap; or by nothing with these results determining whether a response is likely to be made again. The type of learning just described is

• A)classical conditioning.
• B)operant conditioning.
• C)respondent conditioning.
• D)insight learning.

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Definitions:

Surface Area

The total area that the surface of an object occupies.

Fractured

Broken or cracked, often referring to rocks or geological features that have been subjected to stress leading to breakage.

Exposed Rock

Areas where bedrock is visible at the Earth’s surface, not covered by soil, vegetation, or water.

Chemical Weathering

The breakdown of rocks and minerals by chemical reactions with the environment, leading to alteration or decomposition.