Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Jimmer is playing basketball. After 24 seconds, the shot clock goes off and he loses the ball. This happens every time he gets the ball, because he refuses to pass or shoot. Which of the following statesments is true? Jimmer is playing basketball. After 24 seconds, the shot clock goes off and he loses the ball. This happens every time he gets the ball because he refuses to pass or shoot. Which of the following statements is true?
Answer
A
Jimmer is on a fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement.
B
Jimmer is on a variable-interval schedule of reinforcement.
C
Jimmer is on a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement.
D
Jimmer is on a variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement.
Explanation
The shot clock expires after the same amount of time—24 seconds—each time Jimmer gets the ball. A consequence that occurs after a consistent time interval describes a fixed-interval schedule, so the correct choice is “Jimmer is on a fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement.” Strictly speaking, losing the ball is not necessarily reinforcement, but the timing pattern in the scenario is fixed interval.
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