If Your Analysis Notes That Participants in a Weight Loss

question 10

Multiple Choice

If your analysis notes that participants in a weight loss study differ in amount of weight lost based on the type of weight loss program used, what type of effect is this called?

• A)interaction effect
• B)factor effect
• C)level effect
• D)main effect

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcement

The prompt delivery of a reward or consequence following a behavior, which strengthens the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement strategy where a desired behavior is rewarded every time it occurs, leading to quicker learning of that behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an undesirable or negative outcome following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Partial Reinforcement Strategy

A conditioning strategy where rewards or consequences are not given every time the desired behavior is performed, making the behavior more resistant to extinction.