Asked by esther doreen on Jun 24, 2024

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Marie works in a dress factory where she earns $10 for each three dresses she hems.Which type of reinforcement schedule is this

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

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in behaviorism where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Reinforcement Schedule

A rule or plan that outlines how often a behavior will be reinforced, crucial in the field of behavioral psychology to shape or modify behaviors.

Dress Factory

A manufacturing facility where dresses are produced in large quantities.

  • Understand different reinforcement schedules (fixed-ratio, variable-ratio, fixed-interval, variable-interval) and their applications.
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Ashay PayneJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Marie is being reinforced on a fixed-ratio schedule, where she receives a fixed amount of reinforcement (i.e. $10) after a specific number of responses (i.e. hemming three dresses).