A(n) ____ Is a Named, Preprogrammed Formula, Such as to Compute

question 6

Multiple Choice

A(n) ____ is a named, preprogrammed formula, such as to compute the average of a group of cells or calculate a mortgage payment amount.

• A) argument
• B) label
• C) cell
• D) function

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Definitions:

B. F. Skinner

A psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and for developing the theory of operant conditioning.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, storing, retrieving, and using information.

Rescorla

Robert A. Rescorla is a psychologist known for his work on the involvement of cognitive processes in classical conditioning, particularly related to the predictability of the unconditioned stimulus.

Law of Effect

A psychological principle stating that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated.