Skinner Found That Coincidental Association of a Behavior and a Reinforcement

question 51

Multiple Choice

Skinner found that coincidental association of a behavior and a reinforcement may result in

• A)extinction.
• B)superstitious behavior.
• C)stimulus discrimination.
• D)taste aversions.
• E)the development of phobias.

Comprehend the duties and rights of agents and principals towards each other.

Identify the requirements and effects of power of attorney and its types.

Understand the impact and application of state law on agency relationships.

Differentiate between express, implied, apparent authority, and agency by ratification.

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Definitions:

Modulation

The process of varying a property of a waveform, such as its amplitude or frequency, to encode information.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity.

Expectancy-Value Model

A psychological model that explains how the motivation to perform a behavior is influenced by the expectation of success and the value of the success to the individual.

Scholarship

Financial support awarded to a student on the basis of academic or other achievements to further their education.