Which One of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes Intermittent

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements most accurately describes intermittent reinforcement?

• A)A reinforcement becomes stronger over time.
• B)A primary reinforcer is used at first, but it is gradually replaced by a secondary reinforcer.
• C)A particular response is reinforced on some occasions but not others.
• D)One response is reinforced for a while, then another response is reinforced, then another, and so on, over a period of several weeks or months.

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Definitions:

McCrae

Refers to Robert R. McCrae, co-developer of the Five-Factor Model of personality, which outlines the basic dimensions of human personality traits.

Fully Functioning Person

A concept introduced by Carl Rogers referring to an individual who lives in congruence with their emotions and experiences, exhibiting openness to experience, existential living, and trust in themselves.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A concept in humanistic psychology representing total and unconditional acceptance of a person regardless of their behavior.

Rogers

Carl Rogers was an influential American psychologist who founded the client-centered therapy approach, emphasizing empathy and unconditional positive regard in psychotherapy.