A Longitudinal Study by Harris and Others Revealed That Most

question 91

Multiple Choice

A longitudinal study by Harris and others revealed that most bad health habits developed during adolescence _____ in emerging adulthood.

• A) receded
• B) did not continue
• C) remained unchanged
• D) increased

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Definitions:

1:2 Contingency

A specific reinforcement schedule where one behavior is reinforced every second time it occurs.

1:1 Contingency

In behavioral psychology, this refers to a situation where every instance of a specific behavior is followed by a particular consequence, ensuring a direct correlation between behavior and outcome.

2:1 Contingency

A reinforcement schedule where two responses are required for one reinforcement to be given.

Matching Law

A principle stating that in a situation with multiple options for reinforcement, the proportion of responses directed toward an option matches the proportion of reinforcers obtained from that option.