Mr Johnson Wants a Hyperactive Boy to Be Able to Sit

question 45

Multiple Choice

Mr. Johnson wants a hyperactive boy to be able to sit quietly for at least 15 minutes at a time. To do this, he begins praising the boy for sitting still for one minute, then for two minutes, and then for four minutes, and so on. Mr. Johnson's strategy best reflects which one of the following concepts?

• A) shaping
• B) generalization
• C) intermittent reinforcement
• D) discrimination learning

Understand the concept of operating leverage and how it affects project risk.

Grasp the fundamental principles of break-even analysis in project management.

Comprehend how the Net Present Value (NPV) is impacted by various project options.

Understand the significance of forecasting error and how it affects capital expenditure project analysis.

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Definitions:

Long-term Memory

A type of memory storage that is capable of holding a large amount of information for extended periods, potentially a lifetime.

Sensory Relay

The process by which sensory information is transmitted from sensory receptors to the brain, often involving intermediate neurons and pathways.

Spinal Cord

The long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain down the length of the spine, part of the central nervous system.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for cognitive functions such as thought, memory, problem-solving, and decision making, as well as processing sensory and motor information.