Complete the Following Statement: in the Laser-Based Medical Procedure Known

question 46

Multiple Choice

Complete the following statement: In the laser-based medical procedure known as photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) , nearsightedness and farsightedness can be treated using the laser to

• A)remove small amounts of tissue from the lens and change its curvature.
• B)remove small amounts of tissue from the cornea and change its curvature.
• C)change the index of refraction of the aqueous humor.
• D)alter the fluid pressure within the eye.
• E)stimulate unused rods and cones on the retina.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavior psychology, a consequence that will strengthen an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.

Operant Conditioning

The method of transforming behavior intensity by administering either reinforcements or punishments.

Shaping

A method of training by which successive approximations toward a desired behavior are reinforced.

Withholding Reinforcement

is a behavioral strategy where a positive outcome or reward is not given, aiming to decrease or eliminate a certain behavior.