For Which of the Samples Listed Below Will the Average

question 60

Multiple Choice

For which of the samples listed below will the average molecular speed be greatest ?

• A) N₂ at 400 K
• B) N₂ at 300 K
• C) SO₂ at 400 K
• D) SO₂ at 300 K
• E) all of these gases have the same average speed

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Fixed-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where rewards are delivered at constant intervals of time, contingent on the first response after the interval has passed.

Variable-Interval

A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response at unpredictable time intervals, leading to steady, moderate response rates.