_____ Refers to the Tendency of Old Patterns of Problem

question 102

Multiple Choice

_____ refers to the tendency of old patterns of problem solving to persist.

• A)Mental set
• B)Representativeness heuristic
• C)Availability heuristic
• D)Syllogistic frame

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Definitions:

Punishment

A form of behavioral control involving the application of an unpleasant stimulus or removal of a pleasant stimulus in response to undesired behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior modification that involves rewarding desirable behaviors, thereby increasing the likelihood of their recurrence.

Variable Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where rewards are provided after an unpredictable time interval, leading to more consistent behavior.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where the first response after a fixed time period is rewarded.