Which Child Is Most Likely to Be the Shortest

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which child is most likely to be the shortest?

• A)Rethabile, who has a tall father and a short mother
• B)Ayanda, who has a short father and a tall mother
• C)Hlengiwe, who has a tall mother and a tall father
• D)Lesedi, who has a short father and a short mother

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

An innately valuable stimulus, such as food or drink, that satisfies a biological need and reinforces behaviors without prior learning.

Aversive Stimulus

An unpleasant or noxious stimulus used to elicit a response or to condition a behavior through negative reinforcement or punishment.

Secondary Reinforcer

An acquired reinforcing stimulus, which becomes effective through its link with a primary reinforcer.

Positive Reinforcer

A prompting element, which upon being offered subsequent to an action, elevates the chances of the repetition of that action.