Stimuli That Enter Short-Term Memory May Stay There Approximately _____

question 91

Multiple Choice

Stimuli that enter short-term memory may stay there approximately _____ seconds or so without some intervention.

• A) 5
• B) 10
• C) 30
• D) 60
• E) 90

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio

A type of reinforcement schedule in which a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective for maintaining behavior.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.

Variable-Interval

In the context of operant conditioning, a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Instrumental Learning

A type of learning where a behavior is strengthened or weakened, depending on the behavior's consequences, also known as operant conditioning.