A Job Requires 20 Hours for the Initial Unit and 12.8

question 91

Multiple Choice

A job requires 20 hours for the initial unit and 12.8 hours for the fourth unit. What is the learning rate?

• A) 70%
• B) 75%
• C) 80%
• D) 85%
• E) 90%

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Definitions:

Accidentally Reinforced

A situation in behaviorism where behaviors are strengthened or repeated because of an unintended positive consequence or reward.

Short Intervals

Brief durations or periods of time, often used in the context of scheduling or measuring moments between events.

Token Economy

A behavior modification system based on the systematic reinforcement of target behavior through tokens that can be exchanged for desired items or privileges.

Positive Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy involving the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, thereby increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.