When Is the Matching Law Most Applicable

question 67

Multiple Choice

When is the matching law most applicable?

• A)When one is creating a fixed ratio schedule
• B)When one must choose between classical or operant conditioning
• C)When one is forced to choose a form of punishment,both of which are unpleasant
• D)When one is exposed to at least two schedules of reinforcement

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Definitions:

Behavioral

Relating to or concerned with the actions or activities of living organisms in response to external or internal stimuli.

Humanistic

Pertains to a psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person, looking at human behavior through the eyes of the observer and the person doing the behaving.

Observable Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual that can be directly seen or measured, without the need for inferring internal states or motivations.

Mental Processes

Internal operations that include thinking, perceiving, remembering and feeling, which influence human behavior.