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What is the difference between reinforcement and punishment in operant conditioning?

Reinforcement is anything that increases the frequency of a behaviour. Punishment decreases the frequency. Reinforcement can be split into two categories: positive reinforcement refers to adding something pl...
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What is the multi-store model of memory?

Atkinson and Shiffrin (1968) proposed a model of memory that consists of three stores: the sensory store, short-term memory and long-term memory. The sensory store receives information about the world from t...
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Solve the Simultaneous equations '2x-3y=24' and '6x+2y=-5'

To solve you must make sure there are the same number of either x's or y's in both equations. We will call '2x-3y=24' equation 1, and '6x+2y=-5' equation 2. If you multiply equation 1 by 3 then you get '6x-9...
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What is X-linked recessive inheritance?

Genetic diseases with an X-linked recessive inheritance pattern usually affect only the males in a family. These diseases are inherited via mutations on the X chromosome. Females have two X chromosomes and t...
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When should I use the present subjunctive in Spanish?

The subjunctive is a mood, rather than a tense. A verb is triggered into the subjunctive when expressing a wish, hope or desire. For example, "I want you to play the piano" becomes "quiero que...
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