Which of the Following Behaviors Is Typically Reinforced on a Variable-Ratio

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviors is typically reinforced on a variable-ratio schedule?

• A) studying to be prepared for unexpected quizzes
• B) inserting coins into a slot machine
• C) paying a cashier for a candy bar
• D) checking the mailbox to see if the mail has arrived

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Definitions:

Status Groups

Communities or categories of people who share a similar social status, often marked by their prestige, lifestyle, and affiliations within a society.

Initiation Rite

A ceremonial event or series of actions performed to mark the transition or entrance of an individual into a new status or role in society.

Identity

The qualities, beliefs, personality, appearance, and expressions that make a person (self-identity) or group (collective identity) unique.

Degradation

The process through which something is reduced in quality, status, or condition, often as a result of environmental depletion or by human activity.