Compared to Fixed Schedules of Partial Reinforcement, Variable Schedules Lead

question 18

Multiple Choice

Compared to fixed schedules of partial reinforcement, variable schedules lead to _____ periods with no responding and are _____ resistant to extinction.

• A) fewer; more
• B) fewer; less
• C) more; more
• D) more; less

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Definitions:

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that are specialized to respond to specific features of a stimulus, such as edges, lines, or movement.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are highly sensitive to light, making them crucial for vision in low light conditions.

Frequency

The frequency at which an event happens within a specific time frame or sample size.

Visible Light

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye, ranging approximately from 380 to 750 nanometers in wavelength.