After Examining the Positions of Wolf and Taylor, What Is

question 80

Multiple Choice

After examining the positions of Wolf and Taylor, what is Vitrano's conclusion?

• A) Meaning is something we should not bother seeking.
• B) Meaningfulness is a frustrating and elusive term.
• C) Meaningfulness requires a concept of objective value.
• D) Meaningfulness should mean the same thing as contentment.

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Definitions:

Variable-ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in behavioral psychology where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing its effect on behavior.

Reinforcement

A concept in behaviorism that refers to any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Fixed Number

A fixed number usually refers to a constant quantity or value that does not change in a given context, such as a fixed number of repetitions in an experiment.

Fixed-ratio Schedule

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