An Item Consumed in One or a Few Uses, Such

question 300

Multiple Choice

An item consumed in one or a few uses, such as food product and fuel, are referred to as __________.

• A)service items
• B)nondurable goods
• C)durable goods
• D)disposable goods
• E)transitory goods

Understand how classical conditioning theories are applied to modify behavior.

Identify factors that influence the strength and persistence of learned responses.

Analyze how classical conditioning principles can explain complex human behaviors and preferences.

Recognize the implications of conditioned taste aversions.

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after a varying interval of time, making the timing of the reward unpredictable.

Variable-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady rates of response.

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses.