A Student Taking a Course Entitled "Ancient History" Is Administered

question 82

Multiple Choice

A student taking a course entitled "Ancient History" is administered a history test.Years later,data from this test is reviewed by assessment professionals who are preparing a case study on the testtaker.In that case study,the "Ancient History" test would be BEST referred to as

• A) "a school ability test."
• B) "a school aptitude test."
• C) "a school achievement test."
• D) "ancient history."

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Definitions:

Ivan Pavlov

A Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, demonstrating how stimuli can trigger conditioned responses in dogs.

Positive Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy that involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, aimed at increasing the likelihood of the behavior’s recurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an adverse stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Positive Punishment

Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease a behavior.