Superstitious Behavior May Develop as a Result of Exposure to A(n)

question 94

Multiple Choice

Superstitious behavior may develop as a result of exposure to a(n) _____ schedule of reinforcement.

• A) continuous
• B) VI or FI
• C) response-independent
• D) FR or VR

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Desensitization

The diminished emotional responsiveness to a negative, aversive, or positive stimulus after repeated exposure to it.

Modeling

A method of learning that involves observing and replicating others' behaviors, attitudes, or emotional expressions.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.