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Which of the Following Psychologists Is Most Likely to Agree

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Which of the following psychologists is most likely to agree with the idea that there are seven different primary mental abilities, each of which is a relatively independent element of intelligence?


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Variable-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady rates of response.

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses.

Fixed-interval

Refers to a schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, commonly used in behavioral psychology.

Variable-interval

A timing schedule in operant conditioning where reinforcement is provided after an unpredictable time interval, leading to a steady rate of response.

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