A Player Catches a Ball

question 9

Multiple Choice

A player catches a ball. Consider the action force to the ball against the player's glove. The reaction is the

• A)player's grip on the glove.
• B)force of the glove on the ball.
• C)friction of the ground against the player's shoes.
• D)muscular effort in the player's arms.
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Fixed-Interval Reinforcement

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

Respondent Behavior

A type of behavior that occurs as an automatic response to a certain stimulus, often associated with classical conditioning.

Emotionally Disturbed

A term referring to individuals who experience significant psychological or emotional difficulties that may affect their learning and behavior.