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

Analyze the effectiveness of different influence practices and tactics.

Recognize the role of superiors, peers, and subordinates in organizational influence.

Use referent power effectively in the workplace.

Evaluate the ethical considerations of influence tactics.

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Definitions:

Perfect Timing

Perfect timing refers to the ideal moment to buy or sell a security in order to achieve the highest possible gains based on market conditions.

Market Portfolio

A theoretical portfolio of investments that contains all available assets in the market, weighted by market capitalization.

Call Option

The right to buy an asset at a specified exercise price on or before a specified expiration date.

Nonsystematic Variance

The portion of an investment's variance that is attributable to factors specific to its issuer and can be eliminated through diversification.