Given the Following Age Distribution, the Mean Would Be __________

question 1

Multiple Choice

Given the following age distribution, the mean would be __________ the median. 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 12

• A)less than
• B)greater than
• C)equal to
• D)divided by

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

A stimulus or event that increases the probability of the repeated occurrence of a behavior that it follows, often used in the context of operant conditioning.

Primary Reinforcer

A naturally reinforcing stimulus, like food or water, that satisfies a basic biological need.

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective in maintaining behavior.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavior modification.