If a Penny Has a Mass of 2

question 1

Multiple Choice

If a penny has a mass of 2.507 g and is 2.5% copper,what is the mass of copper in the coin?

• A)0.063 g
• B)0.24 g
• C)0.63 g
• D)2.4 g
• E)6.3 g

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Definitions:

Positive Punishment

Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease a behavior, such as giving extra chores to reduce instances of lying.

Stimulus Discrimination

The learned ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond appropriately to each.

Stimulus Generalization

A psychological phenomenon where a response to a specific stimulus is elicited by similar stimuli, often studied in the context of learning and behavior.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment is not administered every time the desired response is performed, leading to more resistant behavior change.