The Rats in Dr

question 12

Multiple Choice

The rats in Dr. Rexington's learning laboratory are on an "FR-7" schedule of reinforcement. What does this mean?

• A)The rats will receive a food pellet after every seventh bar press.
• B)The rats will receive a food pellet after an average of every seven bar presses.
• C)The rats will receive a food pellet every seven minutes.
• D)The rats will receive a food pellet an average of every seven minutes.
• E)The rats will receive a food pellet every seven minutes, unless they press the bar seven times in a shorter period of time.

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Definitions:

Transfer of Training

The effective application of skills, knowledge, or behaviors learned in one context to another, aiming to improve job performance or solve problems.

Mitigate

To lessen or try to lessen the severity or seriousness of something.

Strategies

Plans of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim, often involving multiple steps or tactics.

Horizontal Transfer

The movement or application of skills and knowledge across similar tasks or contexts at the same level of complexity.