A Fixed-Ratio Schedule of Reinforcement Is One in Which a Response

question 111

Multiple Choice

A fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement is one in which a response is reinforced only after a(n)

• A) specified time period has elapsed.
• B) unpredictable time period has elapsed.
• C) specified number of responses have been made.
• D) unpredictable number of responses have been made.

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Definitions:

Pleasure Seeking

The pursuit of activities and experiences that are expected to bring joy or satisfaction.

Id's Drives

Basic, instinctual forces or desires that seek immediate gratification, according to Freudian psychoanalytic theory.

External World

The objective reality or the physical world that exists independently of our thoughts or perceptions.

Satisfaction

A feeling of fulfillment or contentment arising from achieving one's desires, expectations, or needs.