Refer to the Information Provided in Figure 8

question 128

Multiple Choice

Refer to the information provided in Figure 8.6 below to answer the questions that follow. Figure 8.6
-Refer to Figure 8.6. If aggregate income is $800, aggregate saving is

• A) -$100.
• B) -$20.
• C) $20.
• D) $40.

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

A variable interval refers to a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, used in behaviorist studies.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after a set period of time has passed.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement wherein a response is rewarded only after a specified number of correct responses, leading to a high rate of responding.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.