Scenario 16-1

question 71

Multiple Choice

Scenario 16-1. Ron's Rifle Manufacturers is facing tough competition. Recently, their rifles have received bad publicity due to a faulty safety mechanism. Management is determined to increase the quality of the rifles and have the emphasis on quality become Ron's competitive advantage.
-In Scenario 16-1, there is no factor more important to businesses than that of ______.

• A) price
• B) consumer demand
• C) quality
• D) variety

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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 effective for maintaining behaviors.

Fixed Interval

Fixed Interval refers to a schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning process in which a behavior is reinforced every time it occurs, leading to rapid learning.

Variable Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement wherein a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, used in behavior modification and learning processes.