In Skinner's Final Days,he Never Wavered in His Determination to Use

question 137

Multiple Choice

In Skinner's final days,he never wavered in his determination to use learning principles to :

• A)obtain higher grades for school children.
• B)design better animal acts.
• C)fashion better,healthier environments.
• D)teach stronger discipline techniques.

Comprehend how stimulus generalization applies in operant conditioning.

Learn about extinction processes in both classical and operant conditioning and how behavior is affected.

Identify the similarities and differences between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement.

Understand the principles and applications of operant conditioning.

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Definitions:

Positive Correlations

A relationship between two variables where changes in one variable are directly related to changes in the other variable in the same direction.

Availability

The ease with which a particular idea, memory, or piece of information can be recalled, often influenced by recent exposure or emotional impact.

Powerful Examples

Highly illustrative cases or scenarios used to explain or support a concept, making it easier to understand or remember.

False News

Information that is fabricated and disseminated with the intent to mislead or deceive the public, often for political or financial gain.