The Disjunctive Decision Rule Establishes an Optimum Level of Performance

question 35

True/False

The disjunctive decision rule establishes an optimum level of performance for each evaluative criterion.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is naturally rewarding and satisfies a basic biological need, such as food or water, which does not require learning to be effective.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a desired stimulus is removed following unwanted behavior, with the goal of decreasing the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Interval Schedule

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule where rewards are given after a variable or fixed duration of time has passed.

Ratio Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after a specified number of responses.