It Is Difficult for a Person to Alter Their IQ,but

question 40

Multiple Choice

It is difficult for a person to alter their IQ,but it is possible for them to improve their ______ in general.

• A)intelligence
• B)sociability
• C)confidence
• D)charisma

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Definitions:

Shaping

A method of behavior modification that involves gradually training an organism to perform a specific behavior by reinforcing successive approximations of the target behavior.

Reinforce

To strengthen a behavior by providing a consequence that increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Lever

A simple machine consisting of a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to transfer force and change the direction of force.

Variable Interval

Variable interval refers to a reinforcement schedule in which rewards are given after unpredictable time intervals, used in behavioral conditioning.