Which of the Following Is a Practical Implication of Contiguity

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a practical implication of contiguity theory?

• A)Avoid the use of punishment whenever humanly possible.
• B)Make sure that the last response to a stimulus is the correct response.
• C)Use continuous reinforcement rather than intermittent reinforcement.
• D)Use intermittent reinforcement instead of continuous reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Satisficing

A decision-making strategy that aims for a satisfactory or adequate solution, rather than the optimal one.

Complete Rationality

The assumption in economic theories and models that decision-makers possess complete information, unlimited cognitive abilities, and can optimize their utility.

Anchoring And Adjustment

A cognitive bias where an individual relies too heavily on an initial piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions, with subsequent adjustments made around this anchor.

Availability

The degree to which a system, subsystem, or equipment is operable and in a committable state at the start of a mission when the mission is called for at an unknown point in time.