Jimmer is playing basketball. After 24 seconds, the shot clock goes off and he loses the ball. This happens every time he gets t
he ball because he refuses to pass or shoot. Which of the following statements is true? Jimmer is on a fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement.
Jimmer is on a variable-interval schedule of reinforcement.
Jimmer is on a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement.
Jimmer is on a variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement.
Since this behavior happens every time he gets the ball, we know that it has to be a fixed ratio schedule. It does not matter how much time has elapsed in between, every time he gets the ball, he holds onto it.
