A Pigeon in a Skinner Box Periodically Receives Access to Food

question 26

Multiple Choice

A pigeon in a Skinner box periodically receives access to food after pecking on a key.Sometimes the pigeon has to peck 3 or 4 times, sometimes 5, and sometime more.On average, the bird was reinforced every 5th peck.This pigeon was on a schedule of reinforcement.

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

Understand the principles of customer service management and its impact on business success.

Comprehend the role and management of supply chains and value chains in organizations.

Grasp the techniques of production efficiency, such as lean production and flexible manufacturing.

Understand the financial aspects of operations, including break-even analysis and inventory management.

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Definitions:

Dividend Rate

The amount of dividend paid per share divided by the price per share, often expressed as a percentage, indicating the returns shareholders receive for each dollar invested in the company's stock.

Date of Record

The cutoff date set by a company to determine which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in a corporate action.

Dividend Payable

Liability showing amount of cash dividend owed.

Stock Split

Issuing of additional shares of stock to stockholders; total par or stated value remains the same.