Neem accepts Jason's invitation for a date only when she has nothing better to do. Of the four simple intermittent schedules, Jason's behavior of asking Neem for a date is best described as being on a(n) _________ schedule of reinforcement.
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Question 2On a(n) _________ schedule (abbreviated _________), reinforcement is contingent upon a varying, unpredictable number of responses. This produces a(n) _________ and _________ rate of response.
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Question 3Different response requirements have different effects on behavior. These effects are known as _________.
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Question 4Which of the following approaches regard reinforcers as behaviors rather than stimuli?
A) The Premack principle
B) The behavioral bliss point approach
C) The response deprivation hypothesis
D) All of these are correct.
Question 5According to the behavioral bliss point approach, most people:
A) reach their bliss point when many activities are highly restricted.
B) distribute their activities to approach their bliss point as close as possible.
C) establish a distribution of activities that enable them to almost always reach their bliss point.
D) move toward their bliss point only if they act spontaneously.
Question 6If an animal is unable to reach its behavioral bliss point, it will:
A) distribute its behavior to draw as close to it as possible.
B) become depressed.
C) decrease its activity level.
D) Both b and c are correct.