Asked by Emily Raczynski on Jul 13, 2024

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The way slot machines reward gamblers with money best illustrates

A) spontaneous recovery.
B) partial reinforcement.
C) generalization.
D) shaping.

Slot Machines

Gambling devices that create a game of chance for their customers.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment is not administered every time the desired response is performed, leading to slower extinction of the response.

Gamblers

People who risk money or something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome in hopes of winning additional resources.

  • Comprehend the roles and consequences of positive and negative reinforcements in influencing behavior.
  • Examine the impact of instant and postponed rewards on shaping behavior.
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Jackson RiversJul 20, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Slot machines reward gamblers with money through partial reinforcement, where the reinforcement (winning money) is not given every time a gambler pulls the lever, but rather only on a partial or intermittent basis. This is similar to how a gambler may continue to play, even after many losses, because they are being partially reinforced with occasional wins.