Which of the Following Statements Is True About Operant Conditioning

question 206

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about operant conditioning?

• A) Neither partial nor continuous reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist for long periods of time.
• B) Continuous reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist longer than behavior learned through partial or intermittent reinforcement.
• C) Partial reinforcement leads to behaviors that will persist longer than behavior learned through continuous reinforcement.
• D) Continuous reinforcement and partial reinforcement lead to behaviors that persist for equally long periods of time.

Describe various decision-making models and their applications.

Explain the influence of information overload on decision-making.

Understand the heuristic approach to reasoning and its implications.

Discuss the role of framing in preference and decision-making.

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Definitions:

Minnesota Twin Project

A research study that examines the psychological and behavioral differences between twins, particularly focusing on the effects of genetics vs. environment.

Monozygotic Twins

Identical twins that develop from a single fertilized egg, sharing the same genetics.

Dizygotic Twins

Twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, also known as fraternal twins.

Shared Environment

The environmental factors that contribute to the similarities in development and behavior of individuals raised in the same household.