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:

Saccharin

An artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute, known for its zero-calorie content but with a somewhat bitter aftertaste.

Aspartame

Aspartame is an artificial, non-saccharide sweetener used as a sugar substitute in many foods and beverages.

Tea Harvest

The process of collecting the mature leaves from tea plants, typically occurring seasonally, which impacts the supply of tea in the market.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to market stability.