Suppose We Want to Find an Event That Will Serve

question 111

Multiple Choice

Suppose we want to find an event that will serve as an effective reinforcer for a given person. According to the disequilibrium principle, we should begin by determining

• A) which brain areas are more active than average for this person.
• B) which other people this person admires and wants to resemble.
• C) how old this person is, and how old are his or her friends.
• D) which behaviors the person has recently not had an opportunity to do.

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Definitions:

College Enrollment

The process of registering and being admitted into a college or university program.

Illegal Drugs

Substances whose production, sale, or possession are prohibited by law due to their potential for abuse and harm.

Ages 18-25

Often referred to as emerging adulthood, this age range is characterized by continued development of identity, independence, and responsibility.

Cognitively Demanding

Requiring significant mental effort and intellectual engagement to understand or accomplish.