Josiah Checks His Email Several Times Throughout the Day

question 140

Multiple Choice

Josiah checks his email several times throughout the day. Some days there is mail each time he checks; sometimes several days go by with no new messages arriving. In this example, Josiah's behavior of checking his email is being reinforced on  a _____ schedule.

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

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Definitions:

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Participant Observation

A qualitative research methodology where the researcher immerses themselves within a community or group to observe behaviors and interactions directly.

Unobtrusive

Characterized by not attracting attention; inconspicuous or not aggressive in nature.

Subjective

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions, rather than external facts or evidence.