Which of the Following Is a Primary Reinforcer

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary reinforcer?

• A)money
• B)a bar of candy
• C)a buzzer
• D)poker chips

Comprehend the concept of state-dependent memory and its effects on recall.

Understand working memory capacity and its relationship with cognitive abilities.

Recognize the importance of distributed practice over massed practice for effective learning.

Understand the phenomenon of source amnesia.

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Definitions:

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule used in operant conditioning that rewards a response after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to a high and steady rate of response.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavioral studies.

Variable Interval

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after a variable and unpredictable time period has elapsed.

Fixed-interval Schedule

A timing-based reinforcement scheme where a specific time interval must elapse before a response is rewarded.