For Each Variable Listed,decide Whether Each Variable Is Continuous or Discrete

question 12

Essay

For each variable listed,decide whether each variable is continuous or discrete.
a.The relationship between the crime rate and unemployment in a certain city
b.Overcrowding in mental institutions
c.The relationship between smoking and health
d.Attitudes of U.S.citizens toward government-supported loans for higher education
e.The effect of rehearsal on memorization of foreign language words

Comprehend the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

Determine the appropriate transfer devices for patients with varying levels of mobility to ensure their safety and independence.

Identify and understand various forms of sexual harassment and their implications.

Understand the concept of gender identity and related terminology.

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Counterconditioned

The process of changing a previously undesirable response to a stimulus into a desirable one through conditioning.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a particular behavior.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the subject to associate certain behaviors with certain outcomes.