Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of a Natural

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural disaster?

• A) Flood
• B) Earthquake
• C) Bomb threat
• D) Tornado

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcement

is a conditioning principle where a response is reinforced only a portion of the time, which can lead to a slower acquisition of a response but greater resistance to extinction.

Variable-Interval

A reinforcement schedule in which the first response after a varying time interval is rewarded.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, making it a predictable pattern of reinforcement in behavioral conditioning.

Swiftly Delivered Punishment

Refers to the immediate consequence given after an undesirable action to discourage its repetition.