A standard Las Vegas slot machine does not have any set number of times it must be played before it pays out. You might win on your first try, you might win on your fifth try, or you might not win at all!

This is an example of a __________ schedule of partial reinforcement.
a. variable interval
b. fixed ratio
c. fixed interval
d. variable ratio


Answer: D

Psychology

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Increased maternal age brings a heightened risk of certain difficulties, both with the pregnancy and for the child. Specifically, when the mother is pregnant after the age of 40 there is an enhanced risk of the child being born with _______________, a chromosomal disorder associated with delayed physical, cognitive and social development

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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According to Jung, symbols of which of the following are found in the art, religion, myths, and dreams of every culture and age?

A) ?personas B) ?archetypes C) ?fixations D) ?latent sexuality

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Nyla is shedding tears because she is sad. Willow is shedding tears because she is cutting an onion. Nyla's tears contain ______ than Willow's tears.

A. more hormones B. more glucose C. less water D. less salt

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