Which of the Following Is an Example of a Primary

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a primary reinforcer in operant conditioning?

• A)winning in a foot race
• B)being treated to a good meal
• C)being praised for donating money
• D)making money in the stock market

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Definitions:

Error Variable \(ε\)

In statistical modeling, particularly in linear regression, it represents unobserved random errors or deviations of observed values from their expected values.

Scatter Diagram

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables by plotting data points on a two-dimensional plane.

Least Squares Regression

A statistical method used to find the best-fitting line through a set of data points by minimizing the sum of the squares of the vertical distances of the points from the line.

Coefficient of Correlation

A mathematical gauge that assesses the strength of the bond between the relative movements of two variables.