Which Variable Is Usually Non-Numeric Rather Than Numeric

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which variable is usually non-numeric rather than numeric?

• A)room number
• B)hourly wage
• C)attitude
• D)bowling score
• E)batting average

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Definitions:

Meat Powder

In the context of psychology, meat powder is famously associated with Ivan Pavlov's classical conditioning experiments as a stimulus for the salivary response in dogs.

Fixed-interval Reinforcement

A schedule in operant conditioning where rewards or reinforcement are given at fixed intervals of time, provided that the correct response is made.

Skinner Box

An experimental apparatus developed by B.F. Skinner for studying behavioral conditioning in animals, especially through rewards and punishments.

Emitted Behavior

Behavior that is spontaneously produced by an organism rather than being elicited by a known stimulus.