Question

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.

Answer 1

fixed-ratio; variable-ratio

Step-by-step explanation:

The fixed ratio is a reinforcement method. Reinforcement is given in this method after a number of responses have been completed.

The number of responses expected continues to be constant.

A variable-ratio schedule is a reinforcement schedule where an unknown number of responses reinforce the response. This routine produces a reliable, high response rate.

Betting and casino activities are great examples of a payout dependent on a schedule for a variable ratio.