George Has Learned That If He Pesters His Father About

question 49

Multiple Choice

George has learned that if he pesters his father about using the family Cadillac enough times, his father will eventually break down and give George the keys to the Cadillac. George's "pestering" behavior is apparently being reinforced on a ___________ schedule.

• A) variable ratio
• B) variable interval
• C) fixed interval
• D) differential rate of low responding

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Definitions:

Recognition

The action or process of acknowledging someone's achievements, status, or rights.

Tolerance

Tolerance is the willingness to accept and permit beliefs or behaviors that one might disagree with, without imposing one's own views.

Risk Taking

The act of undertaking actions that involve uncertainty or potential loss, with the expectation of achieving gain or growth.

Compensation

The total amount of the financial and non-financial pay offered to an employee by an employer in return for work performed as required.