Figure 14.2 -Refer to Figure 14.2. a Movement from Point B to B

question 82

Multiple Choice

Figure 14.2
-Refer to Figure 14.2. A movement from point b to point a could be caused by a(n)

• A) increase in government spending.
• B) decrease in the price of oil.
• C) increase in taxes.
• D) a massive crop failure.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Fixed-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where rewards are delivered at constant intervals of time, contingent on the first response after the interval has passed.

Variable-Interval

A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response at unpredictable time intervals, leading to steady, moderate response rates.