The Major Advantage of Free-Operant Methods Over Discrete Trial Procedures

question 38

Multiple Choice

The major advantage of free-operant methods over discrete trial procedures is that

• A)the animals learn more quickly.
• B)free operant methods provide the opportunity to observe changes in the likelihood of behavior over time.
• C)free operant methods can reveal an animal's preferences.
• D)free-operant methods involve S-S learning, but discrete trial procedures involve S-R learning.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Factors

Psychological elements that involve mental processes such as perception, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making that influence how a person understands the world and acts in it.

Attitudinal

Relating to attitudes, often involving the way a person views something or tends to behave towards it, reflecting their thoughts and feelings.

Satisfactoriness

How well an individual’s abilities and skills meet what the job or organization requires

Work Adjustment

The process through which an individual adapts to the demands and responsibilities of their job environment.