What Is the Descriptive Term for Demand That Occurs Not

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the descriptive term for demand that occurs not in a steady stream of single units but in periodic large lots?

• A)Batch
• B)Bulky
• C)Lumpy
• D)Polled

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Definitions:

Operant Chamber

An experimental apparatus used in the study of animal behavior, allowing researchers to measure responses to controlled stimuli.

Fixed-ratio Schedule

A fixed-ratio schedule is a type of operant conditioning reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, leading to a high, steady rate of responding.

Variable-ratio Schedule

In operant conditioning, it is a reinforcement strategy where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Successive Approximation

A method used in behavior therapy to gradually achieve a target behavior through small steps towards the goal.