What Are Two Ways of Making a Prediction

question 52

Multiple Choice

What are two ways of making a prediction?

• A) guessing and using statistics
• B) extrapolation and guessing
• C) building a predictive model and guessing
• D) extrapolation and building a predictive model
• E) guessing and hypothesizing

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer, such as money earning its value through its exchange for food or other needs.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is naturally rewarding and satisfying, such as food or water, which does not require learning to become desirable.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where a response is strengthened because it is followed by the removal of an unpleasant stimulus.

Punishment

A method of behavior modification that involves the application of undesirable consequences in order to reduce the occurrence of a particular behavior.