Parsimony Has the Disadvantage of

question 18

Multiple Choice

Parsimony has the disadvantage of

• A)being an inconsistent estimator.
• B)conceptual complexity.
• C)long-branch attraction.
• D)A and B
• E)A and C

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Definitions:

Antecedent

An event or environment that triggers a response or behavior, often used in the study of behavior and learning.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Positive Reinforcer

Any stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Punisher

A stimulus or event that follows a behavior and decreases the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.