A Student Watches for Shooting Stars on a Clear Night,and

question 60

Multiple Choice

A student watches for shooting stars on a clear night,and sees one approximately every two minutes.This is an example of a _____ schedule of reinforcement.

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

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Definitions:

Orderly Atmosphere

An environment characterized by cleanliness, organization, and a systematic approach to tasks and responsibilities.

Decision Making

The cognitive process resulting in the selection of a belief or a course of action among several possible alternatives.

Emotional Changes

Variations in feelings and emotions that occur due to various factors, including age, environmental influences, and personal experiences.

Cognitive Changes

Alterations in mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving that occur as part of the aging process, development, or in response to external factors.