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A Vertically Polarized Beam of Light of Intensity 100 W/m2

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A vertically polarized beam of light of intensity 100 W/m2 passes through a polarizer with its transmission axis at 40.0° to the vertical. What is the transmitted intensity of this beam of light?


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Extinction

The process whereby a conditioned response decreases in frequency and eventually disappears as a result of the conditioned stimulus being presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Reinforcement

A stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, it can be positive (adding) or negative (removing).

Shaping

Shaping is a method of training by which successive approximations toward a desired behavior are reinforced.

Primary Reinforcement

A reinforcer that satisfies a basic biological need or desire, such as food, water, or sleep, which is inherently motivating.

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