The Use of Operant Conditioning Techniques in Real-World Settings Is

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Multiple Choice

The use of operant conditioning techniques in real-world settings is called:

• A)token economy.
• B)behavioral shaping.
• C)contingent reinforcement.
• D)behavior modification.

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Definitions:

Noninvasive Prenatal Diagnosis

A method of determining fetal health and genetic conditions using maternal blood tests, avoiding direct sampling from the uterus.

Fetal Blood Cells

The cells within the blood circulation of a fetus, which are crucial for transporting oxygen and nutrients.

Genetic Disorders

Diseases or conditions caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA, potentially inherited from parents or resulting from mutations.

Canalization

The genetic tendency to limit the variance of trait development regardless of environmental conditions.