Jimmer is playing basketball. After 24 seconds, the shot clock goes off and he loses the ball. This happens every time he gets the ball because he refuses to pass or shoot.

Question

Which of the following statements is true?

Jimmer is on a fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement.
Jimmer is on a variable-interval schedule of reinforcement.
Jimmer is on a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement.
Jimmer is on a variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement.

Answer 1

The scenario describes a situation where Jimmer has the ball for a specific amount of time (24 seconds) before the shot clock goes off and he loses the ball due to not passing or shooting. Since the timing is fixed at 24 seconds, he is on a fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement.

Thus, the correct answer is:

Jimmer is on a fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement.