A Car Has Come into a Shop with an Engine

question 39

Multiple Choice

A car has come into a shop with an engine misfire. A power balance test has been performed with the following results.
Technician A says that cylinder 1 may have low compression. Technician B says that cylinders 2-3-4 are not working properly. Who is correct?

• A) A only
• B) B only
• C) Both A and B
• D) Neither A nor B

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval

A timetable for reinforcement where the time intervals between receiving reinforcement vary around a certain average but are unpredictable.

Reinforcement

A principle in behavioral psychology where an outcome or consequence of a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Decreases

A reduction in size, quantity, or degree.

Punishment

A consequence imposed for breaking a rule or law, intended to discourage the behavior.