Consider the Following Figure to Answer the Questions That Follow

question 129

Multiple Choice

Consider the following figure to answer the questions that follow.

-During which year was average income climbing the most rapidly?

• A) 2000
• B) 2001
• C) 2004
• D) 2005
• E) 2008

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio Reinforcement

Giving out a reward after a certain number of behaviors.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in psychology where behaviors are increased or strengthened by providing a reward or positive outcome after the desired behavior is performed.

Negative Reinforcement

A psychological principle where the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus as a consequence of a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Punishment

A behavior modification technique where an undesirable behavior results in a negative outcome to decrease the likelihood of the behavior reoccurring.