Marcel Runs a Carpet Cleaning Business, and He Asks His

question 84

Multiple Choice

Marcel runs a carpet cleaning business, and he asks his clients to pay for each square foot of carpet that is cleaned, rather than paying an hourly rate for having their carpets done.Based on what is known about schedules of reinforcement, you should conclude that Marcel prefers to work when he is being reinforced on a:

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

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Definitions:

Latham Loop

In early projection systems, a set of sprockets that looped the film stock to keep it from breaking as a result of its own inertia.

Vitascope

The Vitascope is an early film projector first demonstrated in 1895, which played an important role in the commercialization of cinema by allowing longer films to be shown to larger audiences.

Film Breakage

The physical tearing or snapping of film during projection or handling, an issue more common with older, acetate-based film stock.

70mm Film

A high-resolution film gauge, used for shooting and projecting movies, known for its superior image quality.