Solve the Problem $\$ 44$ B) $\$ 496$ C) $\$ 540$ D) $\$ 500$

question 487

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The graph shows an idealized linear relationship for the average monthly payment to retirees from 1995 to 1999. Use the midpoint formula to estimate the average payment in 1997. Average Monthly Payment to Retirees

• A) \(\$ 44\)
• B) \(\$ 496\)
• C) \(\$ 540\)
• D) \(\$ 500\)

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Definitions:

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is given only some of the time a desired behavior occurs, leading to more resistant behavior change.

Interval

A distinct, measurable distance between two points or objects, often referring to time or space.

Ratio

A mathematical expression that represents the relationship between two numbers, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

Interval Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a response is rewarded after a variable amount of time has passed, in behavioral psychology.