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Darwin is playing a slot machine. He accesses coins after an average of 100 lever pulls. This is an example of a _____ schedule.

Lola is a track racer. She must press the gas after the 10-second countdown has finished. If she presses the gas before the 10-second countdown is over, she is disqualified. This is an example of a _____ schedule.

Which is an example of shaping?  

In a multiple baseline design, what does it mean when the interventions are staggered across different participants, behaviors, or settings?

Antecedent: Every time it rains, a person gets wet walking to work. Behavior: The person carries and opens an umbrella WHEN IT IS RAINING (i.e., they are already wet). Consequence: The person stops getting wet. In the future, they are more likely to open an umbrella when getting wet. What type of reinforcement is demonstrated in this scenario?

What is the key challenge in implementing a differential reinforcement of high rates of behavior (DRH) schedule? 

A behavior analyst is working with a child who has been given unlimited access to a favorite toy for the past week. This has led to a decrease in the child’s motivation to engage in other activities. What type of motivating operation (MO) is at play in this scenario?

Tye buys a new electric collar for their dog. Now, if their dog goes within five feet of the end of their property, the collar delivers a tone. If the dog moves closer, it delivers a shock. The shock is a ________.

What is the primary challenge when implementing a differential reinforcement schedule known as differential reinforcement of low rates of behavior (DRL)?

Thalia trains her gerbil using a conditioned reinforcement procedure. She uses both a loud clicker and a bright flashing light to signal a backup reinforcer (the gerbil’s favorite treat) is coming. Why might Thalia’s procedure be ineffective?