What Is a Central Defining Characteristic of the Basic Emotions

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is a central defining characteristic of the basic emotions?

• A) ​They are demonstrated as early as two or three days after birth.
• B) ​They trigger activity in the same facial muscles, though in slightly different ways.
• C) ​They activate a common part of the brain that is responsible for all emotions.
• D) ​They are experienced by human beings worldwide.

Recognize the impact of tokens on both student and teacher behaviors.

Distinguish between primary and conditioned reinforcers.

Understand the principles of reinforcement and their application in educational settings.

Identify strategies for effective reinforcement and the avoidance of reinforcement satiation.

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Definitions:

Probability of Success

The likelihood measured as a fraction or percentage, of achieving a desired outcome or positive result in an experiment or trial.

Variance

A measure of how much values in a data set differ from the mean, indicating the distribution's spread.

Normal Distribution

The distribution is symmetric relative to the mean, with a notable prevalence of data points in close proximity to the mean compared to those farther away.

Sample Proportion

The fraction of the sample that exhibits a certain trait or characteristic.