What Can Be Said of Conditioned Reinforcement

question 129

Multiple Choice

What can be said of conditioned reinforcement?

• A) Conditioned reinforcement is typically given after primary reinforcement.
• B) Conditioned reinforcement acquires its properties by being paired with primary reinforcement.
• C) Conditioned reinforcement is more effective than primary reinforcement.
• D) Conditioned reinforcement is usually a biologically necessary incentive such as food or water.

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Definitions:

Biofeedback

A technique used to teach individuals how to control bodily processes that are normally involuntary, such as heart rate or blood pressure, through the use of electronic monitoring.

Neurofeedback

A therapeutic intervention that measures brain waves and provides real-time feedback to help individuals learn to regulate brain function.

Reinforcement Schedule

The pattern or timing in which an organism receives a reward or punishment, influencing the speed and strength of behavior learning.

Fixed-interval

A type of schedule in operant conditioning where rewards or punishments (reinforcements) are presented at fixed time periods, provided that the appropriate response is made.