Which of the Following Is Not True About Behavioral Variability

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about behavioral variability?

• A)Reinforcement inevitably decreases behavioral variability.
• B)Behavioral variability can be the basis for instrumental reinforcement.
• C)Reinforcement can increase or decrease originality.
• D)Pigeons will generate novel pecking patterns if novelty is reinforced.

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Definitions:

Discount

A reduction from the usual cost of something or the act of lowering the price.

Premium

The amount by which the price of something, especially a financial instrument, exceeds its principal or face value.

Unamortized Premium

The portion of the bond premium that has not yet been expensed to interest expense over the bond's life.

Redemption

The process of paying off or buying back something, such as repaying a bond at maturity or reclaiming ownership rights by paying a specific amount.