Using the Situation Described in 3

question 30

Multiple Choice

Using the situation described in 3.19, an unpaired control condition would involve:

• A) having the light presented after the shock
• B) always presenting the light and shock in distant temporal orders
• C) presenting the light and shock in an completely non-correlated manner
• D) presenting the light by itself

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Definitions:

Fixed-ratio

A type of partial reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in behavior modification programs.

Fixed-interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time.

Variable-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective for maintaining behaviors.

Fixed Interval

Fixed Interval refers to a schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.