Identify and Define the Four Schedules of Intermittent or Partial

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Essay

Identify and define the four schedules of intermittent or partial reinforcement. Provide examples of each of the four schedules. How might college professors use an understanding of the schedules to increase the frequency with which students study course materials?

Recognize the role of cognitive and emotional factors in attraction and love.

Understand the mechanisms and effects of the implicit association test in uncovering covert prejudices.

Comprehend how social theories explain the maintenance or escalation of prejudices and discrimination.

Learn the significance of the social exchange theory in the dynamics of close relationships.

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Definitions:

Dermal

Pertaining to the skin, particularly its deeper layer known as the dermis which contains nerve endings, glands, and vessels.

Melanoma

A type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes; it is the most serious form of skin cancer.

Freckles

Small, pigmented spots on the skin, typically appearing as a result of exposure to sunlight and predominantly seen in people with lighter skin.

Diameter

A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere, representing the longest distance across it.