Multiple choice

Salespeople who are paid exclusively by commission are reinforced on which type of schedule?

  1. Fixed ratio

  2. Fixed interval

  3. Variable ratio

  4. Variable interval
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A variable ratio schedule provides reinforcement after an unpredictable number of responses, which is characteristic of commission-based pay where the number of sales required for a reward varies.

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