You are hired to sell laptops and receive a commission of $100 for every three computers you sell. Your boss is paying you commission based on the following schedule of reinforcement:
A) fixed ratio
B) fixed interval
C) variable ratio
D) variable interval

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In a fixed ratio schedule of reinforcement, the behavior is reinforced after a fixed number of responses. In this case, the behavior of selling laptops is reinforced after every three computers sold with a fixed $100 commission. This fixed ratio schedule would encourage the salesperson to work consistently towards achieving the set target, resulting in increased sales.

You Are Hired to Sell Laptops and Receive a Commission