Morgan Has a Body Mass Index of 22, Which Means

question 132

Multiple Choice

Morgan has a body mass index of 22, which means that she is:

• A) underweight.
• B) in the healthy weight range.
• C) overweight, but not obese.
• D) obese.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Contingencies

Conditions that determine when reinforcement will be given for a particular behavior, crucial in the process of learning and behavior modification.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular response will produce reinforcement or a specific outcome, but will not do so in its absence.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, influencing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.