A Biodegradable Pollutant

question 40

Multiple Choice

A biodegradable pollutant:

• A) can be consumed and destroyed by organisms in a reasonable amount of time.
• B) cannot be consumed and destroyed by organisms in a reasonable amount of time.
• C) contains bioaccumulative toxic chemicals.
• D) contains PCBs.

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A method of learning in which a behavior is reinforced each time it is performed, leading to faster acquisition of the behavior.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which every occurrence of the instrumental response (desired response) is followed by the reinforcer.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, encouraging a pause after receiving the reward and a higher rate of response as the time for the next reward approaches.

Schedule of Reinforcement

A strategy in behavioral psychology detailing how and when responses will be rewarded.