Per Gram, the Leopard Frog Can Jump Farther Per Jump

question 10

Multiple Choice

Per gram, the leopard frog can jump farther per jump compared to the western toad because the leopard frog

• A) is insensitive to lactic acid.
• B) tends to live in warmer climates.
• C) has a higher aerobic capacity.
• D) creates more lactic acid per unit time.

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Definitions:

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavioral studies.

Variable Interval

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after a variable and unpredictable time period has elapsed.

Fixed-interval Schedule

A timing-based reinforcement scheme where a specific time interval must elapse before a response is rewarded.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it refers to a process that increases the likelihood of a behavior by adding or removing a stimulus following the behavior.