A Pigeon Is Used in a Modified Matching-To-Sample Experiment

question 37

Multiple Choice

A pigeon is used in a modified matching-to-sample experiment.If the bird is presented with a 3 second long sample, it must peck a red key.If the sample is 10 seconds long, the pigeon must peck a green key.This type of experiment is called a

• A)duration estimation task.
• B)time conditioning task.
• C)interval training task.
• D)time shaping task.

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Definitions:

Risk Level

An indicator of the level of risk and possible monetary loss associated with making an investment choice.

Payback

The period of time required for the return on an investment to "repay" the sum of the original investment.

Time Value of Money

The theory that current money holds more value than equal amounts in the future because of the earnings it could potentially produce.

Specified Point in Time

Refers to a particular moment or exact date that is identified for an event or action to occur.