The Only Vending Machine in Your Dorm Is Notorious for Delivering

question 306

Multiple Choice

The only vending machine in your dorm is notorious for delivering its merchandise only occasionally when people put money in it. This is most similar to a __________ schedule of reinforcement.

• A) fixed interval
• B) fixed ratio
• C) variable interval
• D) variable ratio

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