A Spell Checker May Not Find an Error in the Word

question 27

Multiple Choice

A spell checker may not find an error in the word "wood" when it should have been "would" because

• A)spell checkers do not find context errors.
• B)the two words are synonyms.
• C)the two words are proper nouns.
• D)the two words are not in the thesaurus.

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Definitions:

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement wherein a response is rewarded only after a specified number of correct responses, leading to a high rate of responding.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, in behavioral psychology.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule that rewards a response after a random number of responses, making it very resistant to being extinguished.