Sarah Gets a Weekly Allowance, but Only If All of Her

question 8

Multiple Choice

Sarah gets a weekly allowance, but only if all of her chores are completed by 5 P.M. on Friday night. Although Sarah does some work around the house during the week, most of her chores are done in a burst of activity after she comes home from school on Friday afternoon. Sarah's behavior is being maintained on a _____ schedule of reinforcement.

• A)variable-ratio (VR)
• B)fixed-ratio (FR)
• C)variable-interval (VI)
• D)fixed-interval (FI)

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Definitions:

Proxemics

The study of how humans use space in communication and how different distances between people affect behavior and social interaction.

Decision-Making Method

A structured process or approach used to select the best course of action among several alternatives.

Virtual Communication Network

A network that facilitates communication and collaboration among members who are not physically co-located, often using digital tools.

Counteracting Communication Network

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