Pigeons and Rats Who Are Reinforced on Fixed Interval Schedules

question 244

Multiple Choice

Pigeons and rats who are reinforced on fixed interval schedules stop responding immediately after they receive a reinforcer and do not start again until just before the next scheduled reinforcement.This illustrates that these animals are

• A) "stuck in time."
• B) intuitive thinkers.
• C) cognitive time travelers.
• D) strongly influenced by circadian rhythms that can help or hinder training.

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Understand the role of expectations in Vroom's expectancy theory, including the concepts of expectancy, instrumentality, and valence.

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Definitions:

Ordinary Annuity

A series of equal payments made at regular intervals over a specified period of time, with interest compounding at the end of each period.

Compounded Quarterly

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Payments

Transactions by which goods, services, or obligations are paid for through the transfer of money or its equivalents.

Compounded Monthly

A method where interest earned is added to the principal monthly, so that each subsequent interest calculation is made on a larger amount.