Alexa Is Trying to Figure Out How She Can BEST

question 25

Multiple Choice

Alexa is trying to figure out how she can BEST use employee pay to shape her employees' behavior. She is worried about consistent behavior, not speed. Therefore, she is interested in getting a slow but steady rate of response from her workers. According to reinforcement principles, she should probably use a __________ schedule.

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

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Definitions:

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells that are responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into internal electrical impulses for the brain.

Synapses

The junctions through which neurons signal to each other or to other types of cells, allowing for communication within the nervous system.

Specialized Cells

Cells that have developed unique characteristics and functions through the process of differentiation.

Absolute Threshold

The minimal intensity of a stimulus that is required to be detected 50% of the time.