Question

Harrison sends an e-mail to his boss. Harrison expects a response within five minutes, but he can’t help himself and checks every 30 seconds. After five minutes, a replying e-mail is delivered just as he expected. Which of the following statements is true? A. Harrison is on a fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement. B. Harrison is on a variable-interval schedule of reinforcement. C. Harrison is on a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement. D. Harrison is on a variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement.

Answer 1

Answer:

A). Harrison is on a fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement.

Explanation:

'Fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement' is demonstrated as the specified schedule or plan of reinforcement in which the rewards or punishments are rewarded for a response only after a fixed interlude of time.

As per the question, the above statement presented in option A asserts a true claim that 'Harrison is on a fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement' which implies that his behavior/action was rewarded after a specific period of time(after five minutes). The chief aim of such reinforcement technique is to improve the impact and efficacy of the positive behavior through rewarding after a specified time period and weaken the negative response or behavior more constructively. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.