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Hitch-Hikers Are Unable to Predict When They Will Get a Ride

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Hitch-hikers are unable to predict when they will get a ride and when they will not.They are most likely functioning on a _____ schedule of reinforcement in operant conditioning.


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Substituting Stimulus

A stimulus that is used to replace another, prompting a similar response in a conditioning experiment or situation.

Reinforcement Schedule

A plan for how and when reinforcement will be delivered in operant conditioning to encourage certain behaviors.

Response Rate

The frequency or speed of responses to a stimulus or query, often used in surveys, research, and experiments.

Extinction

The process of eliminating a behavior by withholding reinforcement.

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