A Baseball Player Gets a Hit Approximately Every Third Time

question 116

Multiple Choice

A baseball player gets a hit approximately every third time at bat. This is an example of a _____ schedule of reinforcement.

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

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Definitions:

Utility Maximization

The economic principle that individuals or firms strive to get the greatest satisfaction or benefit from their available resources.

Marginal Utility

The enhanced gratification or value a customer derives from consuming another unit of a good or service.

Utility Equilibrium

A state in consumer theory where a consumer efficiently allocates their income to maximize their total utility.

Marginal Utility Data

Marginal utility data refers to information that describes the change in utility or satisfaction a consumer derives from consuming one additional unit of a good or service.