All Elements in Any Column in the Periodic Table of Elements

question 5

Multiple Choice

All elements in any column in the periodic table of elements

• A) have very little in common.
• B) form a compound known as a salt.
• C) are alkaline earth metals.
• D) have similar chemical properties.
• E) are noble gases.

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Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that become reinforcing through their association with primary reinforcers, such as praise, which is not innately reinforcing but becomes so through association with positive experiences.

Positive Events

Occurrences that lead to beneficial or uplifting outcomes for individuals or groups.

Aversive Events

Unpleasant or undesirable occurrences that an individual seeks to avoid or escape from.

Positive Reinforcement

A motivational strategy in which a positive stimulus is presented after a desired behavior, increasing the likelihood of future occurrences of that behavior.