Regarding the Basic Tools a Person Has Available to Control

question 169

Multiple Choice

Regarding the basic tools a person has available to control simple learning, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Reinforcement strengthens responses.
• B)Non-reinforcement causes responses to extinguish.
• C)Punishment suppresses responses.
• D)The three basic tools work best when used independent of each other.

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Definitions:

Implied Agency

A legal relationship formed by the actions of the parties involved rather than by written agreement or document.

Equal Dignity Rule

A legal doctrine requiring that contracts authorizing someone to conduct a transaction must be executed with the same formality as required for the transaction itself.

Statute of Frauds

A legal doctrine requiring certain types of contracts, such as for the sale of land or goods over a certain value, to be in writing to be enforceable.

Respondeat Superior

A legal doctrine holding employers liable for wrongful acts committed by employees while performing their job duties.