The Specific Heat of a Substance Is a Measure of

question 41

Multiple Choice

The specific heat of a substance is a measure of

• A)energy needed to change the kinetic energies of atoms and/or molecules and/or electrons by a temperature increment.
• B)total energy in the substance for a given temperature change.
• C)energy needed to vaporize/liquefy the substance.
• D)energy needed to liquefy/solidify the substance.
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is only rewarded after a specified number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Variable-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective in maintaining behavior.

Fixed-interval

A term in operant conditioning referring to a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has passed.

Variable-interval

A pattern of reinforcement in which a reward is given after a time period that cannot be predicted has passed.