For Skinner, Reinforcers Are Defined

question 349

Multiple Choice

For Skinner, reinforcers are defined:

• A) in terms of their actual effects on changing the probability of a response.
• B) differently, depending on the definition given the individual researcher.
• C) on the basis of physiological changes within the organism.
• D) on the basis of whether the experimenter thinks they will have an effect on changing response probability.

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Definitions:

Environment

The surrounding conditions, including social, physical, and economic, in which an organization operates.

Cultural Diversity

The existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society, enriching social interactions and understanding.

Unfamiliar Settings

Environments or situations that are not known or recognized by an individual, often requiring adaptation or learning.

Systematic Cultural Differences

The consistent and distinctive variations in the norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors among cultures that can impact interactions and operations in a global context.