Which of the Following Is an Example of a Positive

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a positive statement?

• A)Since this food is bad for you, you should not consume it.
• B)If this food is bad for you, you should not consume it.
• C)If you consume this food, you will get sick.
• D)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

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

Variable Interval

A variable interval refers to a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, used in behaviorist studies.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after a set period of time has passed.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement wherein a response is rewarded only after a specified number of correct responses, leading to a high rate of responding.