Dr Williams Found That Youth Who Participated in a Program

question 41

True/False

Dr. Williams found that youth who participated in a program to reduce bullying in schools were less likely to bully or be bullied. The prevalence of bullying in youth was the dependent variable.

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcer

A reinforcement strategy in which only a portion of responses are rewarded, aimed at strengthening behavior.

Primary Reinforcer

An innately reinforcing stimulus, such as one that satisfies a biological need (e.g., food, water, shelter).

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, influencing rapid and consistent response rates.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in behavior modification programs.