A Schedule of Reinforcement in Which the Reinforcer Is Delivered

question 14

Short Answer

A schedule of reinforcement in which the reinforcer is delivered after X number of responses is __________________.​

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Definitions:

Behavioral Geneticist

A scientist who studies the role of genetic and environmental influences on behaviors, often through twin studies, adoption studies, and DNA analysis.

Survival Value

The importance or advantage of a particular trait, behavior, or characteristic in increasing the likelihood of survival and reproduction of an organism.

Heritability Estimates

Statistical measures that indicate what proportion of variation in a trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.

Twin Studies

A research method in psychology that compares the similarity between identical and fraternal twins to understand the influence of genetics versus environment on human behavior and traits.