Which of the Following Is Not Considered a Contribution of the Premack

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not considered a contribution of the Premack principle?

• A)It encouraged thinking about reinforcers as responses.
• B)It pointed out that any activity could be used as a reinforcer.
• C)It pointed out sensory reinforcement as an alternative to drive reduction.
• D)It paved the way for applications of reinforcement procedures to many differing human problems.

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Definitions:

All-or-None

A principle that states a neuron fires with the same potency each time, though action is dependent on whether or not the stimulus meets the threshold.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of the electrical polarization of the membrane of a neuron or muscle cell, allowing for the transmission of signals.

Neuron

A cell of the nervous system that transmits information through electrical and chemical signals.

Postsynaptic Potential

A change in membrane potential of the postsynaptic terminal of a synapse, typically induced by the binding of neurotransmitters.