Which Is a System Behavior Indicative of Growth Coupled with an Unintended

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which is a system behavior indicative of growth coupled with an unintended consequence in another part of the system?

• A)Groupthink
• B)Reinforcing engine
• C)Balancing correction
• D)Satisficing

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Definitions:

Ratio Schedules

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule that rewards a response after a specific number of behaviors have been performed.

Schedule-induced Behavior

Behavior that emerges as a byproduct of a specific schedule of reinforcement, not directly targeted by the reinforcement itself.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where the number of responses required to receive a reward varies, leading to high and consistent rates of response.