Asked by Sammy Battaglia on Jun 10, 2024
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What psychological phenomenon does the phrase "The fisherman does not hook a fish with every cast of the line" best describe?
A) stimulus generalization
B) shaping
C) primary reinforcement
D) partial reinforcement
Partial Reinforcement
A learning condition in which only some of the organism’s responses are reinforced.
Stimulus Generalization
The psychological phenomenon where a learned response to a specific stimulus is evoked by similar stimuli, indicating a broadening of the response criterion.
- Clarify the enduring nature of behaviors supported by variable reinforcement patterns.
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Lauren TruongJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This phrase best describes the phenomenon of partial reinforcement, where a behavior is not reinforced every time it occurs, leading to a slower rate of learning but a more persistent behavior once learned. Just like a fisherman doesn't catch a fish with every cast, a behavior may not always be rewarded, but the subject keeps performing it in the hopes of being reinforced eventually.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the enduring nature of behaviors supported by variable reinforcement patterns.
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