The Probability of an Event and the Probability of Its

question 96

Multiple Choice

The probability of an event and the probability of its complement always sum to:

• A) -1
• B) 0
• C) 1
• D) any value between 0 and 1
• E) 0.5

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

An approach to modifying behavior strength through the implementation of positive or negative feedback.

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

Reinforcement

In behavior psychology, a consequence that will strengthen an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.

Operant Conditioning

The method of transforming behavior intensity by administering either reinforcements or punishments.