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What method did psychologists use to determine the Big Five personality traits?
Variable-Ratio
A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses.
Fixed-Interval
In operant conditioning, a fixed-interval schedule is a reinforcement pattern where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, leading to a response pattern where actions are more frequent as the time for reward approaches.
Punishment
An event that decreases the behavior it follows.
Negative Reinforcers
Stimuli that, when removed after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.
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