Sally Scientist Would Like to Choose a Birthday Gift for Her

question 14

Essay

Sally Scientist would like to choose a birthday gift for her friend Evan Experimenter.Explain how she might use the scientific method to make her choice.

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Definitions:

Fixed-ratio

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after a predetermined number of responses.

Variable-interval

A reinforcement timetable in which a response is reinforced following a random duration of time.

Variable-ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly resistant to extinction.

Specific Number

A specific number refers to a distinct and particular numerical value, identified without ambiguity.