Which of the Following Is a Reasonable Estimate of the Number

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reasonable estimate of the number of characters (typed letters or numbers) in a 609 page book? Assume an average of 194 words/page and a reasonable average number of letters/word.

• A) 5 × 10⁵ char
• B) 5 × 10⁷ char
• C) 5 × 10⁶ char
• D) 5 × 10⁴ char

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcers

Stimuli that are inherently rewarding and satisfy basic biological needs, such as food, water, and warmth, leading to the conditioning of behavior without prior learning.

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli or rewards that have learned value through their association with primary reinforcers, such as money or praise.

Biological Needs

Fundamental requirements that serve to maintain the basic functioning and survival of an organism, including food, water, shelter, and air.

Shaping

A method of behavior training in which successive approximations of the desired behavior are reinforced until the exact behavior is achieved.