Slot Machines Pay Off on Schedules That Are Determined by the Random

question 90

Multiple Choice

Slot machines pay off on schedules that are determined by the random number generator that controls the play of the machine. For example, on average, the machine might pay off every 100 pulls, but sometimes two pulls are required and sometimes several hundred pulls are required. Slot machines are a real-world example of which schedule of reinforcement?

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

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Definitions:

Brain Areas

Specific regions within the brain, each responsible for different functions, such as the hippocampus for memory or the prefrontal cortex for decision making.

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, responsible for complex behaviors and cognitive functions.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the brain and nervous system that transmit signals between neurons, affecting various functions such as mood, sleep, and cognition.

Neurons

Nerve cells that are the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.