In Your Psychology Textbook,each Module Opens with a Short Opening

question 10

Multiple Choice

In your psychology textbook,each module opens with a short opening introduction (story) and a

• A)short pretest quiz.
• B)list of summary statements.
• C)list of survey questions.
• D)knowledge builder.

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Definitions:

Variable Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, promoting high and stable rates of the response.

Unpredictable Amount

A quantity or volume that cannot be precisely foreseen or estimated due to varying factors or conditions.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning by which the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Time-Out

A behavioral intervention technique that involves temporarily removing an individual from an environment where undesired behavior has occurred, to decrease the likelihood of the behavior's recurrence.