Bob Calculated His Body Mass Index (BMI) to Be 27

question 53

Multiple Choice

Bob calculated his body mass index (BMI) to be 27. This classifies him as

• A) underweight.
• B) ideal weight.
• C) overweight.
• D) obese.

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is only rewarded after a specific amount of time has passed.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule used in operant conditioning that rewards a response after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to a high and steady rate of response.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavioral studies.

Variable Interval

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after a variable and unpredictable time period has elapsed.