A _________ Reinforcement Schedule Is One in Which the Desired

question 65

Multiple Choice

A _________ reinforcement schedule is one in which the desired behavior is reinforced after an unpredictable amount of time has elapsed.

• A) variable-interval
• B) variable-ratio
• C) fixed-interval
• D) fixed-ratio
• E) continuous

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Definitions:

Contribution Format

A format for the income statement that divides variable costs from fixed costs to emphasize the contribution margin.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not vary with the level of output or sales, such as rent and salaries.

High-low Method

A technique used in accounting and finance to estimate variable and fixed costs based on the highest and lowest levels of activity.

Monthly Fixed Component

The portion of fixed costs, such as rent or salaries, that does not change with the volume of production or sales in a given month.