Which of the Following People Is on a Variable-Ratio Schedule

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people is on a variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement?

• A)Phillip, who is playing a slot machine at a casino
• B)Colette, whose teacher uses pop quizzes
• C)Jim, whose professor schedules three exams for the semester, one for every five weeks
• D)Elissa, who receives a monthly performance evaluation
• E)Angela, who receives compensation for every student she recruits for her college

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Definitions:

Self-esteem

Self-esteem is the perception and evaluation of one's own worth, encompassing beliefs and emotions about oneself.

Agreeableness

A personality trait that involves being kind, cooperative, and sympathetic towards others, a component of the Five Factor Model of personality.

Self Esteem

The degree to which a person values themselves and feels worthy and competent.

External Locus

A belief that one's outcomes are determined by forces outside individual control, such as luck or other external factors.