The Life Span of an Unfertilized Egg Is About _______________

question 32

Multiple Choice

The life span of an unfertilized egg is about _______________ hours.

• A)12
• B)24
• C)48
• D)72

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Definitions:

Extinction

The process through which a conditioned response diminishes over time as it is no longer reinforced.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired together; an unconditioned stimulus (which evokes an unconditioned response) is paired with a conditioned stimulus until the conditioned stimulus alone elicits a conditioned response.

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective in conditioning behavior.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in both learning psychology and behavioral analysis.