According to the Operant Conditioning Explanation of Clever Hans's Mathematical

question 124

Multiple Choice

According to the operant conditioning explanation of Clever Hans's mathematical abilities, which of the following terms best describes the subtle change in facial expression that the horse observes in the questioner?

• A) Discriminative stimulus
• B) Reinforcer
• C) Both a and b are correct.
• D) Neither a nor b is correct.

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

Net Present Value (NPV) is a financial metric that calculates the present value of the net cash flows from an investment, considering the time value of money.

Salvaging Fixed Assets

The process of recovering value from fixed assets that are no longer usable in their intended capacity, often through sale or recycling.

Discount Rate

Within discounted cash flow analysis, it is the interest rate used to determine the present value of cash flows anticipated in the future.

Initial Investment

Initial Investment is the amount of money used to start a project, purchase an asset, or invest in a financial product, prior to generating any returns.