Marcus has the option to pick up an extra shift at work where he is guaranteed to earn more money or go to a party with friends. Marcus has a good time with his friends approximately every third time he hangs out with them. Given these schedules of reinforcement, the matching law suggests that Marcus will
A. choose to pick up the extra work shift.
B. choose to hang out with his friends.
C. be unable to decide between the options.
D. will attempt to do both activities.
Answer: A
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