When People and Animals Are Placed on a Fixed-Ratio Reinforcement

question 7

Multiple Choice

When people and animals are placed on a fixed-ratio reinforcement schedule,it produces high response rates,with only brief pauses following reinforcement.Why do people and animals on fixed-ratio schedules take such short breaks before working again on their tasks?

• A) They do not know when they will be rewarded again.
• B) If they rest,they will receive more rewards.
• C) Resting reduces rewards.
• D) None of the above

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