Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Dummy

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of a dummy variable?

• A) age > 20 = 1
• B) sex (Male) = 0
• C) age < 20 =0
• D) gender

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning method where only some responses are reinforced, making the learned behavior more resistant to extinction.

Delayed Reinforcement

A term from behavioral psychology referring to the delivery of a reward at a later time than the desired action occurred, which can still effectively reinforce the behavior.

Triadic Reciprocal Causation

A concept in psychology that explains human behavior through the interaction of behavioral, cognitive, and environmental factors.

Operant Learning Theory

A theory of learning that emphasizes the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior through a process known as operant conditioning.