A Junior High School Student Complains to You That He

question 39

Multiple Choice

A junior high school student complains to you that he is having a difficult time with his school work.On the one hand,he has to study enough to pass the frequent quizzes.On the other,he doesn't want to study so much as to be considered a nerd.You realize he is having trouble learning to respond to a new

• A) variable interval schedule.
• B) response-rate schedule.
• C) fixed interval schedule.
• D) variable ratio schedule.

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Definitions:

Set Point

A theory suggesting that an individual's body weight is regulated at a predetermined, or 'set', point by the brain, making long-term weight loss challenging.

Dieters

Individuals who follow a specific diet plan to lose, maintain, or gain weight.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including hormone release and regulation of hunger and thirst.

Body Image

An individual's perception, thoughts, and feelings about their own body's appearance and physical capabilities.