In Operant Conditioning, Continuous Reinforcement

question 34

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning, continuous reinforcement

• A)is particularly resistant to extinction.
• B)is that which characterizes most life experiences.
• C)is the type of reinforcement in which organisms learn rapidly.
• D)is the type of reinforcement in which a reinforcer follows a behavior only a portion of the time.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the effect of personality or disposition and underestimate the effect of the situation in explaining social behavior.

Self-Serving Bias

A common tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors while blaming external factors for their failures.

Indoctrination

The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.

Denigrate

To unfairly criticize or disparage someone or something, often with the intent of undermining their credibility or reputation.