Which of the Following Is True Concerning Partial Schedules of Reinforcement

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true concerning partial schedules of reinforcement?

• A)Interval schedules tend to yield higher rates of responding as compared to ratio schedules.
• B)Ratio schedules tend to yield higher rates of responding as compared to interval schedules.
• C)Fixed schedules tend to yield higher rates of responding as compared to variable schedules.
• D)All combinations of intermittent schedules tend to yield similar rates of responding.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

It is a rate used to allocate estimated overhead costs to cost objects based on a chosen activity base, calculated before the period begins.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is used during the production process.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that vary directly with the level of production output and are a part of the total manufacturing overhead.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs associated with production that do not vary with the level of output, such as salaries of supervisory staff and rent.