You Are Watching a Rat Pressing a Lever in a Skinner

question 32

Multiple Choice

You are watching a rat pressing a lever in a Skinner box to obtain food pellets. The rat is pressing the lever at a very high rate and does not stop, even when a food pellet is delivered. In this example, the reinforcement schedule that is in place is MOST likely a _____ schedule.

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

Recognize the practical application of psychological tests beyond traditional settings.

Describe the concept of reification in the context of intelligence and psychological constructs.

Understand the categorization and concern of different drug types.

Recognize the basic properties and effects of caffeine.

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Definitions:

Paid For Equipment

Refers to the cash outflow for the purchase of equipment, considered a capital expenditure in accounting.

Purchased On Account

Transactions where goods or services are bought on credit, with payment to be made at a later date.

Accounts Receivable

Amounts due to a firm from its clients for goods or services delivered but not yet compensated for.

Subsidiary Ledgers

Detailed records that contain information about specific accounts, supporting the totals recorded in the general ledger.