The Purpose of Milliken's Oil Drop Experiment Was to Determine

question 55

Multiple Choice

The purpose of Milliken's oil drop experiment was to determine:

• A)the mass of an electron
• B)the charge of an electron
• C)the ratio of charge to mass for an electron
• D)the sign of the charge on an electron
• E)viscosity

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Definitions:

External Self-Reinforcement

A type of reinforcement paralleling that administered by a teacher. However, instead of the teacher delivering the reinforcer, the student performs this task.

Internal Reinforcement

The psychological process whereby an individual's intrinsic satisfaction from an activity encourages the continuation of that activity without external reward.

Performance Criteria

Specifies the expected levels of employee performance or outcomes, used to evaluate the effectiveness of tasks and duties.

Operant Model

A behavioral model focusing on the modification of observable behaviors through reinforcement and punishment.