Which of the Following Is an Example of an Informational

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an informational question that you should avoid?

• A) "How are you doing this morning?"
• B) "All right, so you started here in June 2003-after working for Caterpillar-to the best of your recollection?"
• C) "Didn't you suspect that something wasn't right?"
• D) "What are your duties here?"
• E) "Please tell me about your job."

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Definitions:

Variable Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly resistant to extinction.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.

Variable Interval

A schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Premack Principle

A theory that more probable behaviors can reinforce less probable behaviors.