"The Probability Held by the Individual That a Particular Reinforcement

question 56

Multiple Choice

"The probability held by the individual that a particular reinforcement will occur as a function of a specific behavior on his [or her] part in a specific situation or situations" is Rotter's definition of

• A)empirical law of effect.
• B)need.
• C)reinforcement value.
• D)expectancy.
• E)behavior potential.

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Definitions:

Response Bias

A type of bias that occurs in survey research when respondents answer questions inaccurately or misleadingly.

Undercoverage

A bias in statistical sampling where certain members of the population are inadequately represented in the sample.

Response Bias

A systematic error in survey responses, often due to the wording of questions or the respondent's desire to present themselves in a favorable light.

Nonresponse Bias

A bias in survey or research results occurred when individuals selected for participation do not respond, potentially leading to an unrepresentative sample.