In Operant Conditioning, Any Event That Reliably Increases the Probability

question 605

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning, any event that reliably increases the probability or frequency of the response it follows is called a(n)

• A)expectancy.
• B)reinforcer.
• C)response facilitator.
• D)conditioned stimulus.

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

Refers to the process by which the interest earned on an investment is calculated on a monthly basis, with each month's interest being added to the principal for the calculation of subsequent interest.

Compounded Annually

Compounded annually refers to the process where interest is added to the principal sum of a deposit or loan once per year, and future interest is earned on the interest from previous periods as well as the principal.

Time Value

The assertion that money held today is more valuable than equivalent amounts in the future because of its potential for earning.