The Researcher Must Be Able to Justify All of the Decisions

question 54

Multiple Choice

The researcher must be able to justify all of the decisions made in relation to:

• A)The budget for the research.
• B)The time s/he gives to the research.
• C)The research.
• D)The final presentation of the research.

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, which increases the consistency of the response.

Variable-Ratio Reinforcement

A reinforcement strategy in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Fixed-Ratio Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often resulting in a high and steady rate of response.

Fixed-Interval Reinforcement

A type of reinforcement schedule in which rewards are delivered at consistent intervals of time, contingent upon the desired response.