The Earth Pulls on the Moon

question 36

Multiple Choice

The Earth pulls on the Moon. Similarly, the Moon pulls on the Earth, evidence that

• A)Earth and the Moon are simply pulling on each other.
• B)Earth's and the Moon's pulls comprise an action-reaction pair.
• C)both A and B

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Definitions:

Variable Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses.

Fixed Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in behavioral psychology where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Variable Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are delivered at fixed intervals of time, provided the appropriate response is made.