Steve Is Waiting for an Important Check from the IRS

question 6

Multiple Choice

Steve is waiting for an important check from the IRS.He begins to check his mail starting at 9 o'clock in the morning and checks it every hour throughout the day.This is an example of a ______.

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

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Definitions:

Hull

A reference to Clark L. Hull, an influential psychologist known for his work on drive theory and behaviorism.

Estes

Pertains to the work of William K. Estes, an American psychologist known for his research in mathematical psychology, learning theory, and memory processes.

Thorndike

Edward Thorndike was an American psychologist whose work on animal behavior and the learning process led to the theory of connectionism and helped lay the scientific foundation for modern educational psychology.

Fear of Heights

Also known as acrophobia, it is an anxiety disorder characterized by an extreme fear of high places.