Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Fixed Interval

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between fixed interval reinforcement schedules and variable interval reinforcement schedules?

• A) Fixed interval reinforcement schedules are a type of continuous reinforcement schedules, whereas variable interval reinforcement schedules are a type of intermittent reinforcement schedules.
• B) Fixed interval reinforcement schedules are intermittent reinforcement schedules that are based on time, whereas variable interval reinforcement schedules are intermittent reinforcement schedules that are based on behaviors.
• C) Unlike fixed interval reinforcement schedules, with variable interval reinforcement schedules, consequences are delivered following a specific number of behaviors.
• D) Unlike fixed interval reinforcement schedules, with variable interval reinforcement schedules, the time between a behavior and the following consequences varies around a specified average.

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Definitions:

Negative Correlation

A correlation between two variables where the growth of one inversely affects the decline of the other.

Statistical Significance

A measure indicating that the likelihood of the observed results occurring by chance is very low, typically used in hypothesis testing to validate study findings.

Observed Differences

Variations noted in the outcomes or characteristics of subjects within a study or experiment.

Normal Curve

A bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of a set of data where most occurrences take place in the middle, near the average.