Since the First Census Data About Cohabitation Was Collected in 1981

question 98

True/False

Since the first census data about cohabitation was collected in 1981, the number of common-law unions has been gradually falling, except for same-sex couples.

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Definitions:

Fixed-ratio

A reinforcement schedule in which a behavior is rewarded after a certain number of responses have been made.

Variable-ratio

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it very effective in maintaining high rates of responding.

Fixed-interval

A fixed-interval schedule in operant conditioning refers to reinforcing a response at fixed time intervals, regardless of the number of responses made.

Variable-interval

A schedule of reinforcement where rewards are given after variable intervals of time, making the timing of the reward unpredictable.