Sally Is Enrolled in a High School Geometry Course, Which

question 14

Multiple Choice

Sally is enrolled in a high school geometry course, which she describes as "drawing figures and figuring drawings." In a typical class, students draw geometric figures and use a formula to calculate an aspect of the figure, such as its area. Each time Sally uses a formula, she is making use of what psychologists call ________.

• A) heuristics
• B) logarithms
• C) algorithms
• D) convergence

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Fixed-Interval

Pertaining to a schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Unpredictable

The inability to be foreseen or predicted due to variability or randomness in behavior or events.

Specified

Clearly stated, described, or defined in detail.