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:

Unconditioned Response

A spontaneous, innate response to any stimulus, happening without previously acquired knowledge or conditioning.

Taste Aversions

A learned response to eating spoiled or toxic food, where the mere sight or smell of the food can cause nausea or aversion.

Aversive Food

Food items that are typically avoided due to unpleasant taste, smell, or associations, potentially leading to negative physiological responses.

Nauseous Reaction

A nauseous reaction is a physiological response to various stimuli, resulting in the urge to vomit.