Which of the Following Is the Best Example of an "Off-Time

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of an "off-time" event that could have negative effects upon an individual's development?

• A)The deaths of elderly parents
• B)Being divorced at the age of 25
• C)The death of one's spouse at the age of 30
• D)Experiencing a life-threatening illness at the age of 60

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process in which a behavior increases because it removes or diminishes a negative condition.

Continuous Reinforcement

Continuous reinforcement is a learning process in which a desired behavior is reinforced every time it occurs, leading to rapid learning.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning strategy where rewards or punishments are given only some of the time a desired behavior occurs, leading to more resilient behavioral patterns.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is not administered every time the desired response is performed, leading to more resilient behavior.