Simplify
- $\frac { \frac { 64 s ^ { 2 } - 9 r ^ { 2 } } { r s } } { \frac { 8 } { r } - \frac { 3 } { s } }$

question 51

Multiple Choice

Simplify.
- $\frac { \frac { 64 s ^ { 2 } - 9 r ^ { 2 } } { r s } } { \frac { 8 } { r } - \frac { 3 } { s } }$

• A) \(8 r + 3 s\)
• B) \(\frac { r s } { 8 r + 3 s }\)
• C) \(\frac { 3 r + 8 s } { r s }\)
• D) \(3 r + 8 s\)

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Definitions:

FR 40 Schedule

A type of fixed-ratio schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced only after a specific number of responses have been made, in this case, every 40th response.

Operant Chamber

A laboratory apparatus used to study animal behavior in operant conditioning, allowing systematic presentation of stimuli and recording of responses; also known as a Skinner box.

Delayed Reinforcer

A reinforcement given some time after the desired behavior, which can still effectively strengthen the behavior despite the delay.

Immediate Reinforcer

A reward or consequence that immediately follows a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.