A Person Will Persist Playing a Broken Slot Machine Longer

question 89

Multiple Choice

A person will persist playing a broken slot machine longer than spending money in a broken vending machine due to the _____ effect.

• A)continuous reinforcement
• B)intermittent reinforcement
• C)shaping by approximations
• D)interval reinforcement

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Definitions:

Elaborative Rehearsal

Using working memory processes to think about how new information relates to yourself or your prior knowledge (semantic information); provides deeper encoding of information for more successful long-term storage.

Dual Coding

A theory suggesting that information is stored in both verbal and visual forms to facilitate memory retention.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing and manipulation.

Chunking

Using working memory to organize information into meaningful units to make it easier to remember.