Edie Files a Suit Against Frank

question 66

Multiple Choice

Edie files a suit against Frank. If this suit is like most cases, it will be

• A) dismissed during a trial.
• B) dismissed or settled before a trial.
• C) resolved only after a trial.
• D) settled at a trial.

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, often used in gambling and behavior training.

Shaping

A method used in behavior therapy and training that involves reinforcing successive approximations of a target behavior until the desired behavior is achieved.

Spontaneous Recovery

A phenomenon in psychology where a previously extinguished response re-emerges after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Positive Reinforcer

An event or item that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.