The Term Schedule-Induced Polydipsia Refers to a Pattern of _____

question 86

Multiple Choice

The term schedule-induced polydipsia refers to a pattern of _____ that can most readily be induced by exposure to a(n) _____ schedule of food reinforcement.

• A) excessive eating; FT or FI
• B) excessive water drinking; FT or FI
• C) excessive eating; VT or VI
• D) excessive water drinking; VT or VI

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Definitions:

Coefficient Alpha

A reliability coefficient that measures the internal consistency of a test or scale; it is commonly used in psychometrics.

Reliability

The reliability of an evaluation tool in generating steady and unchanging outcomes over various periods.

Spearman-Brown Formula

A mathematical formula that can be used with split-half or odd-even reliability estimates to increase the accuracy, which is impaired because of the shortening (splitting in half) of the test.

Reliability Estimate

A measure of the consistency of a psychological test or assessment tool across time, items, and raters, indicating its stability and dependability.