A Card with a Microprocessor Chip Embedded in It That

question 105

Multiple Choice

A card with a microprocessor chip embedded in it that usually includes a digital signature is called a

• A)smart card.
• B)debit card.
• C)card shark.
• D)stored-value card.

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Definitions:

Variable-interval

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Fixed-ratio

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

Variable-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, making it a powerful maintenance strategy.

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that has acquired the capacity to strengthen desirable behavior through its association with a primary reinforcer.