The Systematic Name of CH₃CH₂CH(CHO)CH₃ Is

question 63

Multiple Choice

The systematic name of CH₃CH₂CH(CHO) CH₃ is

• A) 2-ethylpropanal.
• B) 2-pentanal.
• C) 3-methylbutanal.
• D) 2-pentanone.
• E) 2-methylbutanal.

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Definitions:

Shaping

A method of positive reinforcement in operant conditioning that rewards closer and closer approximations of the desired behavior.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a desirable stimulus is removed following a behavior, with the intention of decreasing that behavior.

Positive Punishment

Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease a behavior, such as giving extra chores to reduce instances of lying.

Stimulus Discrimination

The learned ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond appropriately to each.