When a Response Is First Acquired, Learning Is Usually Most

question 415

Multiple Choice

When a response is first acquired, learning is usually most rapid if the response is reinforced on a:

• A) continuous reinforcement schedule.
• B) fixed schedule after a certain amount of time.
• C) fixed schedule for a certain number of responses.
• D) schedule that varies around an average number of responses.

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Definitions:

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, putting oneself in their shoes emotionally.

Compassion

The emotional response to perceiving suffering and involves an authentic desire to help alleviate that suffering.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by excessive interest in oneself and one's physical appearance.

Dimensional Approach

A method of understanding psychological phenomena by considering them on a continuum rather than as discrete categories, allowing for a more nuanced analysis.