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Specific,difficult Goals Lead to Higher Performance for Simple,but Not for Complex,tasks

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Specific,difficult goals lead to higher performance for simple,but not for complex,tasks.


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Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, leading to a high and steady rate of response.

Variable Ratio

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule that rewards an action after an unpredictable number of responses.

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, leading to responses at varying rates.

Avoidance Training

Avoidance training is a learning process in which an individual learns to prevent the occurrence of an unpleasant or harmful stimulus by performing a specific behavior.

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