When Is an Organism Reinforced on a Ratio Schedule

question 50

Multiple Choice

When is an organism reinforced on a ratio schedule?

• A) after emitting a certain number of responses
• B) after emitting a certain ratio of responses
• C) after a specific length of time
• D) after a variable length of time

Recognize the development of memory and cognitive processes from childhood to adulthood.

Understand the concept of metamemory and its impact on learning and memory assessment.

Comprehend how changes in market prices affect producer surplus for individuals and the market as a whole.

Recognize how the supply curve represents producers' willingness to sell and its relationship with producer surplus.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, a concept developed during infancy.

Conservation

Conservation is a cognitive ability to understand that quantities or properties remain consistent even when their form or appearance changes.

Intuitive Thought

A type of thinking that relies on instinctive processes rather than analytical reasoning.

Centration

A cognitive limitation in early child development, identified by Piaget, where the child focuses on one aspect of a situation, overlooking other relevant aspects.