A Partial Reinforcement Schedule That Reinforces the First Response After

question 117

Multiple Choice

A partial reinforcement schedule that reinforces the first response after a varying time intervals have elapsed is known as a ____.

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

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