The First Correct Response That Occurs After a Set Amount

question 179

Multiple Choice

The first correct response that occurs after a set amount of time is reinforced is following a ______________________ schedule.

• A)variable-ratio
• B)fixed-ratio
• C)fixed-interval
• D)variable-interval

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Definitions:

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a mental health disorder characterized by a pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Dyslexia

A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.

All-Or-Nothing Thinking

A cognitive distortion involving seeing situations in only two categories instead of on a continuum, such as completely right or completely wrong with no middle ground.

Overgeneralization

A cognitive distortion where an individual applies a general rule too broadly, based on a single incident.