The ________, About 100 Km Thick, Is the Coldest, Most

question 10

Multiple Choice

The ________, about 100 km thick, is the coldest, most rigid, and most brittle layer in the Earth.

• A)lithosphere
• B)asthenosphere
• C)mesosphere
• D)inner core

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Definitions:

Variable-ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, commonly used in behavior analysis.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any conditioning.

Immediate Reinforcer

A reward or consequence that follows directly after a behavior, enhancing the likelihood of that behavior recurring.

Negative Reinforcer

Any unpleasant stimulus that, when removed after a response, strengthens the response, making it more likely to occur in the future.