Which of the Following Is an Example of a Participant

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a participant variable?

• A)Investigator bias
• B)Temperature
• C)Time of day
• D)Intelligence
• E)Noise

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval

A reinforcement schedule that rewards the first response following the passage of a specified time interval.

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, leading to a steady rate of response.

Fixed Ratio

In operant conditioning, a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Latent Learning

Latent learning is the subconscious retention of information without reinforcement or immediate application, which becomes evident when a specific situation triggers it.