You Are Watching a Rat Pressing a Lever in a Skinner

question 147

Multiple Choice

You are watching a rat pressing a lever in a Skinner box to obtain food pellets.The rat is pressing the lever at a slow,steady rate,but it does not stop,even when a food pellet is delivered.In this example,the reinforcement schedule that is in place is MOST likely

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

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Definitions:

Media Ownership

The control or ownership of media companies and outlets, which can include television networks, radio stations, newspapers, and internet media.

Vertical Integration

A business strategy where a company controls multiple stages of production or distribution within the same industry, often to increase control and reduce costs.

Horizontal Integration

A business strategy where a company acquires or merges with other companies at the same level of the production process in the same or different industries to increase its market share.

Media Ownership in Canada

The control and ownership of media enterprises (TV, radio, newspapers, etc.) within Canada, which is noted for its concentration in a few large companies.