If You Were to Give Hungry Animals an Injection of _________

question 581

Multiple Choice

If you were to give hungry animals an injection of _________, they would most likely stop feeding or reduce the size of their meals.

• A)androgen
• B)glucose
• C)cholecystokinin (CCK)
• D)estrogen

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Definitions:

Variable Interval Schedules

Are interval schedules in which the amount of time that must pass before a reward is given can change from one reward period to another.

Fixed Ratio Schedules

Are ratio schedules in which the number of times a behavior must occur before it is rewarded remains constant over time.

Reinforcement Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that behavior is driven by its consequences, with rewards increasing the likelihood of repeating behaviors.

Intrinsic Motivation

The internal drive to perform an activity for its own sake and for the satisfaction it provides, rather than for some external reward.