With Operant Conditioning, When a Fixed-Ratio Schedule of Reinforcement Is

question 164

Multiple Choice

With operant conditioning, when a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement is in place a response will only be reinforced after:

• A)a specified, unchanging period of time has elapsed
• B)a specified, unchanging number of responses have been made
• C)an unpredictable period of time has elapsed
• D)an unpredictable number of responses have been made

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Definitions:

Emotional Label

The process of identifying and naming one's emotional states or reactions.

General Affect

General affect pertains to the overall mood or emotional tone an individual typically exhibits.

Facial Expressions

Visible changes in the face that communicate emotional states or reactions to others.

Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory proposing that emotional experiences arise from a combination of a state of physiological arousal and a cognitive interpretation of the situation.