Which Schedule Tends to Produce a Pattern in Which Responding

question 183

Multiple Choice

Which schedule tends to produce a pattern in which responding is initially low following a reward, but then gradually increases as the time for the next reward approaches?

• A) variable interval
• B) fixed ratio
• C) variable ratio
• D) fixed interval

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