The Term "Differential Reinforcement" Refers to The

question 4

Multiple Choice

The term "differential reinforcement" refers to the:

• A) different sources of reinforcement (e.g., family, friends)
• B) different types of reinforcement (e.g., money, social approval)
• C) fact that different behaviors have different probabilities of being reinforced
• D) fact that some reinforcers, like money, are more powerful than other reinforcers

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A neural center located in the limbic system; helps process explicit (conscious) memories—of facts and events—for storage.

Frontal Lobes

The portion of the cerebral cortex lying just behind the forehead; involved in speaking and muscle movements and in making plans and judgments.

Explicit Memory

A form of enduring memory that entails the deliberate recall of particular details and occurrences.

Semantic Memory

Explicit memory of facts and general knowledge; one of our two conscious memory systems (the other is episodic memory).