Which of the Following Groups Would Not Be at Risk

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups would not be at risk for developing a thiamin deficiency?

• A) people who are addicted to alcohol
• B) people who consume polished rice as a food staple
• C) people who consume enough calories from whole foods
• D) a and b
• E) b and c

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcers

Innate, biologically significant stimuli, like food and water, that satisfy physiological needs and thus reinforce behavior without prior learning.

Generalization

The act or process of applying an idea, rule, or pattern to broader situations, often used in learning and reasoning.

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, resulting in a steady but slow rate of response in behaviorist psychology.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after a set number of responses.