Carol Gives Her Dog,Spike,a Chew Stick Each Time Spike Gets

question 20

Multiple Choice

Carol gives her dog,Spike,a chew stick each time Spike gets the ball back,on command.Carol is using a _____ schedule to train her dog to get the ball back on command.

• A) continuous reinforcement
• B) variable-ratio
• C) fixed-interval
• D) variable-interval

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Definitions:

Systematic Risk

The risk associated with the overall market or a specific segment of it that cannot be reduced through diversification.

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to its shareholders, typically paid on a regular basis.

One-Year Return

The total percentage gain or loss on an investment over a one-year period, taking into account both price fluctuations and dividends or interest received.

Unsystematic Risk

Exposure to potential loss tied to a certain firm or field, reducible by varying investment portfolios.