One of the Most Difficult Measures on Which to Obtain

question 37

Multiple Choice

One of the most difficult measures on which to obtain precise data is:

• A) income.
• B) resident.
• C) age.
• D) family size.

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Definitions:

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in operant conditioning that indicates the probability of consequence for a behavior; it signals whether reinforcement or punishment is likely to follow a specific response.

Reinforced

Strengthened or emphasized, often in the context of behavior strengthened by a reward in psychology.

Human Face

A unique feature of the front part of the head in humans that includes eyes, nose, mouth, and expressions.

Successive Approximations

A method in behavioral psychology where behaviors are gradually modified to achieve a desired behavior through small steps.