Which Rate Would Allow an Animal to Continue Walking for the Longest

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which rate would allow an animal to continue walking for the longest period of time?

• A) 15 kJ/min
• B) 20 kJ/min
• C) 25 kJ/min
• D) 30 kJ/min

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Definitions:

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a response is reinforced only some of the time, leading to more resilient behavior than continuous reinforcement.

Incentive

A factor, often external, that motivates or encourages an individual to act in a certain way.

Goal Object

The target or endpoint of an individual's efforts or ambitions.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward is not provided every time the desired response is exhibited, making the response more resistant to extinction.