A class decides to try to condition the behavior of its psychology professor. Each time she says "I" the class waits five minutes and then the next time she says "I" they reinforce her by smiling, looking particularly attentive, and s
By the end of the semester, she is using "I" much more frequently than she did at the beginning. Which of the following schedules of reinforcement was the class using?
a. fixed interval c. fixed-ratio
b. variable interval d. variable-ratio
c
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Which statement is a cognitive characteristic of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder?
a. "I have to be absolutely certain that I turned off the computer.". b. "Thinking about throwing little Timmy under the bus isn't as bad as actually doing it.". c. "If I just find a way to relax, then everything will be okay.". d. "My thoughts are always rational.".