Instructions: Identify the Following Term(s)

question 57

Short Answer

Instructions: Identify the following term(s).
Australopithecines

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval Reinforcement

Giving out a reward after a random amount of time has passed.

Fixed-Ratio Reinforcement

Giving out a reward after a certain number of behaviors.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in psychology where behaviors are increased or strengthened by providing a reward or positive outcome after the desired behavior is performed.

Negative Reinforcement

A psychological principle where the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus as a consequence of a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.