If Asked for the Position Desired on a Job Application

question 80

True/False

If asked for the position desired on a job application form, answer with Anything or Open to increase your odds of securing a position.

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio Schedule

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

Postreinforcement Pause

A cessation of behavior following reinforcement on a ratio schedule, which is followed by resumption of responding at the intensity characteristic of that ratio schedule.

Behavioral Contrast

The phenomenon where the rate of response to one stimulus changes as a consequence of a change in reinforcement conditions for another stimulus.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A Variable-Interval Schedule is a type of reinforcement schedule where responses are reinforced after varying intervals of time, making the reinforcement unpredictable.