Joe Has Recently Lost a Lot of Weight,has an Increased

question 6

Multiple Choice

Joe has recently lost a lot of weight,has an increased heart rate and elevated body temperature.What gland might not be working right?

• A)Parathyroid
• B)Thyroid
• C)Adrenal
• D)Pancreas

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio

In the context of behavioral psychology, this refers to a reinforcement schedule that rewards a response only after a specified number of responses.

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, commonly used in behavior modification programs.

Fixed-Interval

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

People-first language

A linguistic approach that emphasizes the individuality of persons with disabilities by mentioning the person first and the disability second.