Which Term Refers to the Vocabulary of a Language, or the Words

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to the vocabulary of a language, or the words contained within that language?

• A) grammar
• B) lexicon
• C) morpheme
• D) phoneme

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcer

A reward or consequence that follows directly after a behavior, enhancing the likelihood of that behavior recurring.

Negative Reinforcer

Any unpleasant stimulus that, when removed after a response, strengthens the response, making it more likely to occur in the future.

Immediate Reinforcement

The provision of a reward directly following a desired behavior to strengthen its occurrence.

Fixed-interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a reward is given for the first response after a predetermined time period has passed.