A Small Business Just Leased a New Presentation Equipment and a Color

question 8

Multiple Choice

A small business just leased a new presentation equipment and a color laser printer for three years.The service contract for the computer offers unlimited repairs for a fee of $100 a year plus a $25 service charge for each repair needed.The company's research indicates that during a given year 86% of these computers need no repairs, 9% need to be repaired once, 4% twice, 1% three times, and none required more than three repairs.
The standard deviation in the number of repairs for this kind of computer per year is ________________________ .

• A)0.20 repairs
• B)0.55 repairs
• C)0.89 repairs
• D)1.00 repairs
• E)1.20 repairs

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcement

The provision of a reward directly following a desired behavior to strengthen its occurrence.

Fixed-interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a reward is given for the first response after a predetermined time period has passed.

Conditioned Reinforcers

Stimuli that acquire their reinforcing power through association with primary reinforcers, playing a role in shaping behavior.

Primary Reinforcers

Basic needs or stimuli such as food, water, or warmth that are naturally rewarding and motivate behavior without learning.