On Which Schedule of Reinforcement Would a Person Make an Inconsistent

question 261

Multiple Choice

On which schedule of reinforcement would a person make an inconsistent number of correct responses before receiving a reinforcer? (For example, a reinforcer would be given after three to seven correct responses with the actual number changing randomly.)

• A)fixed ratio
• B)fixed interval
• C)variable ratio
• D)variable interval

Grasp the relationship between personal mood states and the likelihood of offering help.

Comprehend how self-esteem influences the reception of aid and its psychological effects on recipients.

Define and explain the bystander effect, including its underlying causes.

Understand the negative-state relief hypothesis in the context of prosocial behavior.

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Definitions:

Bile

A digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, aiding in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.

Amylase

One of a group of starch-splitting enzymes that cleave starch, glycogen, and related polysaccharides.

Maltase

An enzyme that breaks down maltose into glucose, playing a crucial role in the digestive process of carbohydrates.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds, including sugars, starch, and cellulose, which serve as a major energy source in the diet of animals.