Which of the Following Is True of Effective Collisions

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of effective collisions?

• A) The number of effective collisions decreases as the temperature is increased.
• B) the number of effective collisions determines the reaction rate.
• C) both a and b
• D) neither a nor b

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Definitions:

Thorndike's Law

The principle that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, and behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely, known as the law of effect.

Effect

Refers to the outcome or impact that results from a particular cause or action.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavior reinforcement where a behavior is encouraged by rewarding a desirable outcome.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior strengthens that behavior.