Jacob Brings Donuts in for His Employees Once a Week

question 76

Multiple Choice

Jacob brings donuts in for his employees once a week, but he varies which day he brings them (sometimes on Monday and sometimes on Wednesday, etc.) . The employees never know when they will be treated with donuts, so the element of surprise is motivating. Jacob is using which type of reinforcement schedule?

• A) fixed-ratio
• B) variable-interval
• C) fixed-interval
• D) variable-ratio

Identify the characteristics and developmental achievements of each Piagetian stage.

Recognize the sequence and ages associated with Piaget’s stages of cognitive development.

Understand the concept of object permanence and its significance in cognitive development.

Grasp Piaget's concept of conservation and its developmental appearance.

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Definitions:

Identity Formation

The process of developing a distinct personality or identity, influenced by various social, cultural, and individual factors.

Persist in Violence

The continuation of aggressive or harmful behaviors despite negative consequences or attempts to stop, often examined in the context of crime or interpersonal conflicts.

Antisocial Influences

External factors or pressures that can lead an individual towards behaviors that are against societal norms, possibly violating laws or harming others.

Adolescent Behavior Problems

Issues and disturbances in behavior exhibited by teenagers as a result of various factors, including peer pressure, family dynamics, and hormonal changes.