Which of the Following People Is on a Variable-Ratio Schedule

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people is on a variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement?

• A)Phillip, who is playing a slot machine at a casino
• B)Colette, whose teacher uses pop quizzes
• C)Jim, whose professor schedules three exams for the semester, one for every five weeks
• D)Elissa, who receives a monthly performance evaluation
• E)Angela, who receives compensation for every student she recruits for her college

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