Given the Same Overall Frequency of Reinforcement on a Fixed

question 116

Multiple Choice

Given the same overall frequency of reinforcement on a fixed and a variable schedule of reinforcement, you should predict that the variable reinforcement schedule will tend to produce ​

• A)more breaks in responding and lower resistance to extinction. ​
• B)steadier response rates but lower resistance to extinction.
• C)more breaks in responding but greater resistance to extinction.
• D)steadier response rates and greater resistance to extinction.

---

Definitions:

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuing company, which does not necessarily reflect its market value.

Fair Value

An estimated market value of an asset or liability, derived from current prices in an active market.

Amortization

The act of gently reducing the initial value of an intangible asset over the time it benefits the entity.

Goodwill Impairment

An accounting process where the recorded value of goodwill is adjusted downward if it exceeds the fair value.