Asked by Desiree Daniel on Jun 30, 2024
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Paul and Michael sell magazine subscriptions by telephone. Paul is paid $1.00 for every five calls he makes,while Michael is paid $1.00 for every subscription he sells,regardless of the number of calls he makes. Paul's telephoning is reinforced on a ________ schedule,whereas Michael's is reinforced on a ________ schedule.
A) variable-ratio; fixed-ratio
B) fixed-ratio; variable-ratio
C) fixed-ratio; variable-interval
D) fixed-interval; variable-ratio
Variable-Ratio
A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, influencing rapid and consistent response rates.
Fixed-Ratio
A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in behavior modification programs.
Variable-Interval
A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, in operant conditioning.
- Develop comprehension and discernment regarding the various reinforcement schedules, namely fixed-ratio, variable-ratio, fixed-interval, and variable-interval.
Verified Answer
AA
ARETHA ALFORDJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Paul's reinforcement is based on a fixed-ratio schedule because he is paid after a fixed number of phone calls (every five calls). Michael's reinforcement is based on a variable-ratio schedule because he is paid for every subscription sold, regardless of the number of calls he makes.
Learning Objectives
- Develop comprehension and discernment regarding the various reinforcement schedules, namely fixed-ratio, variable-ratio, fixed-interval, and variable-interval.