Sarah Gets a Weekly Allowance, but Only If All of Her

question 196

Multiple Choice

Sarah gets a weekly allowance, but only if all of her chores arecompleted by 5 PM on Friday night. Although Sarah does some work around the house during the week, most of herchores are done in a burst of activity after she comes homefrom school on Friday afternoon. Sarah's behavior is being maintained on a _____ schedule of reinforcement.

• A)variable-ratio (VR)
• B)fixed-ratio (FR)
• C)variable-interval (VI)
• D)fixed-interval (FI)

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Definitions:

Direct Observation

A research method involving the careful watching and recording of behaviors as they occur in their natural setting, without interference.

Self-report

Tools or methods that rely on individuals’ accounts or perceptions of their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, providing direct but subjective data.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which behavior is influenced by consequences like rewards or punishments.

Aversion Therapy

A form of psychological treatment wherein undesirable behaviors are discouraged through the use of unpleasant stimuli or consequences.