A Child Is Given a Gold Star Every Time She

question 123

Multiple Choice

A child is given a gold star every time she gets an "A" on a test. This is an example of:

• A) partial reinforcement.
• B) a fixed-interval schedule.
• C) continuous reinforcement.
• D) a variable-interval schedule.

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