In the Low-Ball Technique, Compliance _____

question 135

Multiple Choice

In the low-ball technique, compliance _____.

• A) to a large request is gained by preceding it with a smaller request
• B) is gained by starting with a large, unreasonable request that is turned down and following it with a more reasonable, smaller request
• C) to a costly request is gained by first getting compliance to an attractive, less costly request but then withdrawing it
• D) to a planned second request is gained by presenting this request with additional benefits before a response can be made to the first request

Understand the principles of operant conditioning, including reinforcement, punishment, and schedules of reinforcement.

Identify and explain different types of reinforcement (e.g., fixed ratio, variable ratio, fixed interval, variable interval) and their effects on behaviour.

Describe the process and applications of shaping through successive approximations.

Recognize the limitations of punishment and distinguish between its effects and those of reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Telemetry

Involves the wireless transmission and reception of data from remote sensors to monitoring equipment for analysis.

Wireless Transmission

The method of transferring data between devices or systems through radio waves, without the use of wires or cables.

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LTE

Long Term Evolution, a standard for wireless broadband communication for mobile devices and data terminals, offering increased capacity and speed.