The Use of Information Technology to Monitor and Control a Physical

question 126

Multiple Choice

The use of information technology to monitor and control a physical process is known as:

• A) process control.
• B) computer-aided design.
• C) information numeric control.
• D) numeric control.
• E) IT oversight.

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Fixed-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where rewards are delivered at constant intervals of time, contingent on the first response after the interval has passed.

Variable-Interval

A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response at unpredictable time intervals, leading to steady, moderate response rates.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it refers to any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response.