A Person Learns a New Task at a Rate That

question 19

Multiple Choice

A person learns a new task at a rate that is equal to the percentage of the task not yet learned. Let p represent the percentage of the task already learned at time t (in hours) . If a person begins learning at a rate of 19 percent per hour, write a differential equation describing the rate of change in the percentage of the task learned at time t.

• A) percent per hour
• B) percent per hour
• C) percent per hour
• D) percent per hour
• E) percent per hour

Identify practices of applied behavior analysis such as shaping and self-reinforcement.

Describe the process and impact of vicarious reinforcement on behavior.

Explain the significance of sensitive periods in learning and the predisposition of animals to associate certain stimuli.

Understand the role of social learning in observing and imitating behaviors leading to acquiring new skills or habits.

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Definitions:

Outputs

The ultimate outputs, whether products, services or outcomes, produced by a system, process, or organization.

Supplies

Materials, equipment, or other items required for the operation of a business or the completion of a task.

Closed Systems

Systems that do not interact with the environment outside of themselves, limiting the exchange of matter or energy.

External Environment

Outside forces and conditions that influence the operations and outcomes of an organization or system.