What Is Meant by Plasticity? Give an Example

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Essay

What is meant by plasticity? Give an example.

Explain the processes of acquisition, extinction, and spontaneous recovery in operant conditioning.

Recognize the difference between positive and negative reinforcement and their effects on behavior.

Interpret real-life scenarios to identify instances of operant conditioning.

Understand the impact of intermittent and continuous reinforcement on behavior persistence.

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