Matt Wants to Train His Dog, Buster, to Sit on Command.He

question 129

Multiple Choice

Matt wants to train his dog, Buster, to sit on command.He gives Buster a biscuit each time Buster sits when commanded, but only for the first 10 trials.He then changes the rules.Buster now has to sit on command three times before he gets a biscuit.In this case, Matt used a _____ schedule first, and then a _____ schedule to train Buster.

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

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interaction

A sociological perspective focusing on how individuals use symbols and meanings to communicate and form social bonds.

Dramaturgical Concepts

Ideas derived from the dramaturgical perspective in sociology that compare social interactions to theatrical performances, where individuals play roles and manage impressions.

Physical Scene

The tangible and visible environment in which social interactions and activities take place.

Impression Management

The conscious or unconscious process individuals undergo to control the perceptions others have of them, often to gain social acceptance or status.