You Are Watching a Pigeon Pecking a Key for Food

question 188

Multiple Choice

You are watching a pigeon pecking a key for food reinforcement.The pigeon pecks at a very high, steady rate, but it also takes breaks from pecking each time food is delivered.Based on what is known about the pattern of responding produced by various schedules of reinforcement, you should conclude that the reinforcement schedule that is in place for this pigeon is a:

• A)variable-ratio schedule
• B)fixed-interval schedule
• C)variable-interval schedule
• D)fixed-ratio schedule

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Definitions:

Explosive Outbursts

Sudden and extreme expressions of emotion, often anger or frustration, that are disproportionate to the situation at hand.

Aggression

Behavior aimed at causing harm or pain to another person, often manifested through physical violence or verbal attacks.

Psychotherapies

Various forms of treatment for mental disorders using psychological techniques rather than medical means, aiming to improve an individual's well-being and mental health.

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

A behavioral disorder characterized by sudden episodes of unwarranted anger or aggression.