An Advantage of Using a Computer Versus a Manual Approach

question 24

True/False

An advantage of using a computer versus a manual approach when performing a simulation is that it often takes only seconds versus hours to reach a steady-state result.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that has become reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Variable-Ratio Reinforcement Schedule

A reinforcement strategy where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, which typically leads to high and steady response rates.

Principle of "Sameness"

This term refers to the cognitive process of recognizing and treating different stimuli as equivalent or having the same meaning or category.

VI 30 Schedule

A variable interval schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded, on average, every 30 seconds.