Melissa Knows That When She Goes to the Dentist She

question 60

Multiple Choice

Melissa knows that when she goes to the dentist she must make an appointment, show up on time, bring proof of insurance, and have her teeth cleaned before any other dental services will be performed. With respect to her visit to the dentist, Melissa has learned a knowledge technique known as a:

• A) service script.
• B) punishment-avoidance technique.
• C) competitive-distinction process.
• D) maturation process.

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Definitions:

Interval Schedules

Are partial reinforcement schedules in which behavior is reinforced as a function of the passage of time—for example, rewarding someone every 10 minutes as long as they were exhibiting desired behavior.

Ratio Schedules

In the context of behavioral psychology, it's a reinforcement strategy where a response is reinforced after a specific number of responses.

Reinforcement Theory

A behavioral theory which posits that behavior can be shaped or modified through rewards or punishments, encouraging or discouraging certain actions.

Reinforcement Theory

A theory in psychology that posits behavior is motivated by its consequences, through rewards or punishments.