Question

Napoleon works at the golf course. In addition to his salary, they told him he can get $10 for every bucket he fills with stray balls he finds scattered throughout the course. Which reinforcement schedule is this?

Question 42 options:
a)
fixed ratio
b)
variable ratio
c)
variable interval
d)
fixed interval

Answer 1

Napoleon's earning of $10 for every filled bucket of stray balls at the golf course is an example of a fixed ratio reinforcement schedule, as it involves a consistent reward after a set number of responses.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Napoleon works at the golf course and receives $10 for every bucket he fills with stray balls, he is experiencing a fixed ratio reinforcement schedule. This schedule applies because there is a set number of responses (buckets of balls) required before a reward (payment) is given. Unlike variable schedules which have unpredictable criteria, the fixed ratio schedule provides consistent reinforcement after a certain amount of work is completed.