On a Variable-Interval Schedule, Reinforcement Is Given _________

question 452

Multiple Choice

On a variable-interval schedule, reinforcement is given _________ .

• A) for the first correct response after a fixed amount of time has passed
• B) for the first correct response after varying amounts of time have passed
• C) for the next correct response after a fixed number of responses have been made
• D) for the next correct response after a varying number of responses have been made

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Definitions:

Normal Distribution

This probability distribution exhibits symmetry around its mean, indicating higher frequencies of data near the mean compared to data further away.

Sampling Distribution

The likelihood distribution of a statistical measure derived from numerous samples taken from a particular population.

Standard Deviation

An indicator of the degree of spread or variability within a dataset, showing the extent to which the values deviate from the average.

Sample Mean

The average value calculated from a sample subset of a population, used as an estimate of the population mean.