Rock Deep Within the Earth Is _____ and ______

question 51

Multiple Choice

Rock deep within the Earth is _____ and ______.

• A) hot; heat flows inward toward Earth's center.
• B) cool; heat flows in toward Earth's center
• C) hot; heat flows out toward Earth's surface
• D) the same temperature throughout the earth; heat flow is not an important consideration
• E) unknown; we can only guess about conditions there

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer, meaning it is not naturally rewarding.

Shaping

A process in behavioral psychology involving the reinforcement of closer and closer approximations of a desired behavior.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond appropriately to each.

Variable-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective for maintaining consistent behavior.