You Observe a Spiral Galaxy with a Large Central Bulge

question 102

Multiple Choice

You observe a spiral galaxy with a large central bulge and tightly wrapped arms. It would beclassified an:

• A)Sc.
• B)Sb.
• C)Sa.
• D)SO.
• E)E7.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the strength of a behavior is modified by the behavior's consequences, such as reward or punishment.

Premack Principle

A principle in psychology which states that more probable behaviors will reinforce less probable behaviors.

Chaining

A behavioral technique involving linking together discrete behaviors to form a complex behavior sequence.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, through which an association is made between a behavior and a consequence for that behavior.