Production and Sales Estimates for June Are as Follows

question 103

Multiple Choice

Production and sales estimates for June are as follows: The number of units expected to be manufactured in June is:

• A) 15,500
• B) 17,500
• C) 16,500
• D) 13,500

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcement

is a conditioning strategy in which a reward is not provided every time a desired behavior is exhibited, leading to more resilient learned behaviors.

Fixed Ratio

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded only after a certain number of responses have been made, resulting in a consistent and high rate of responding.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after a random number of responses, leading to a high resistance to extinction.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, leading to a pattern of responses.