In the Context of Reinforcement Theory, Which of the Following

question 20

Multiple Choice

In the context of reinforcement theory, which of the following statements is true of ratio schedules?

• A) They are less resistant to extinction than continuous schedules.
• B) They result in higher levels of behavior than do interval schedules.
• C) They result in lesser productivity than do interval schedules.
• D) They involve a shorter amount of learning time than continuous schedules.

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