Which of the Following Best Illustrates a Fixed Ratio Reinforcement

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates a fixed ratio reinforcement schedule?

• A) A slot machine
• B) Weekly paychecks
• C) The arrival of email
• D) A soda machine

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Definitions:

Tying Arrangement

A business practice where a seller requires a buyer to purchase another one of the seller's products as a condition of purchasing the desired product.

Exclusive Dealing

An agreement between a supplier and a retailer or distributor in which the retailer agrees to only purchase from that supplier and not from its competitors.

Full-Line Forcing

A business practice where a supplier requires retailers to stock an entire range of products in order to carry any of the supplier's items.

Tying Arrangement

A business practice where the sale of one product (the tying product) is conditioned on the purchase of another product (the tied product).