Suppose You Decide to Reward Yourself by Going Out for a Snack

question 98

Multiple Choice

Suppose you decide to reward yourself by going out for a snack every time you finish reading a chapter in your text. This is an example of which type of schedule of reinforcement?

• A) fixed ratio
• B) variable ratio
• C) fixed interval
• D) variable interval

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Definitions:

False Positives

Occurrences where a test incorrectly indicates the presence of a condition or attribute.

Eyewitness Testimony

Evidence provided by people who witnessed an event or crime, detailing what they observed.

Auditory Memories

Memories that are associated with hearing, including the recall of sounds, music, words, and other auditory stimuli.

Habituate

The process by which a person or animal becomes accustomed to a stimulus, leading to a decrease in response over time.