An Individual Receives a Reinforcement After a Certain Number of Responses

question 113

Multiple Choice

An individual receives a reinforcement after a certain number of responses. Sometimes 5 responses are necessary, sometimes 2, and sometimes 10. This is an example of which type of schedule of reinforcement?

• A) fixed ratio
• B) variable ratio
• C) fixed interval
• D) variable interval

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Definitions:

Institutional Buyers

Organizations or entities such as schools, hospitals, and governments that purchase goods or services in large quantities, often at negotiated prices.

Reseller Firm

A business that purchases products from manufacturers, wholesalers, or distributors and then sells them to the public or to other businesses.

Organizational Buying

The decision-making process by which formal organizations establish the need for purchased products and services and identify, evaluate, and choose among alternative brands and suppliers.

Derived Demand

The demand for industrial products and services that is driven by, or derived from, the demand for consumer products and services.