A System Is Said to Go Through an Adiabatic Process

question 15

Multiple Choice

A system is said to go through an adiabatic process if,throughout the process,

• A)it maintains a constant ratio of pressure to temperature.
• B)it remains at a constant temperature.
• C)it loses no heat to its surroundings and gains none from them.
• D)its total energy increases.
• E)it does no work on its surroundings.

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Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Punisher

A stimulus that, when introduced after a behavior, decreases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Negative Punisher

A stimulus that, when removed after a behavior, decreases the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

Positive Punishment

The addition of an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior's recurrence.