Olber's Paradox States That the ____

question 56

Multiple Choice

Olber's paradox states that the ____.

• A) Universe must have a center, but not an edge
• B) sky should be as bright as the surface of a star in all directions
• C) Universe should have an edge, but not a center
• D) Earth should be at the farthest point in the Universe from the big bang.
• E) Universe is not infinite, but cannot have an edge or center

Recognize the role and types of reinforcers (primary and secondary) in the learning process.

Grasp the principle of higher order conditioning and its implications.

Comprehend the concept of latent learning and its significance in behavior not immediately reflected in behavior change.

Understand the process and significance of cognitive maps.

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Definitions:

Shaping

The process of reinforcing successively closer approximations to a desired behavior, used in behavioral training and conditioning.

Delayed Reinforcement

A technique in behavior modification that involves a time delay between the desired response of an organism and the delivery of reward.

Classical Conditioning

An educational approach where two stimuli are persistently paired; the response, initially the result of the second stimulus, eventually becomes the result of the first stimulus alone.

Operant Conditioning

A process of learning in which the dynamics of behavior are adjusted by assigning incentives or penalties.