On a Fixed Ratio Schedule, Reinforcement Is Given for the __________

question 488

Multiple Choice

On a fixed ratio schedule, reinforcement is given for the __________.

• A) first correct response after randomly varying amounts of time have passed
• B) next correct response after a fixed number of responses have been made
• C) first correct response after a fixed amount of time has passed
• D) next correct response after a varying number of responses have been made

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Definitions:

Frontal

Pertaining to the front part of something, especially the frontal lobe of the human brain responsible for cognitive functions like decision making and problem-solving.

Auditory Hallucinations

Experiences of hearing voices or sounds that have no physical source in the external environment, often associated with certain mental health conditions.

Schizophrenia

A chronic brain disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, language, self-awareness, and behavior.

Temporal Lobes

Regions of the cerebral cortex located beneath the temples, involved in processing auditory information and crucial for memory, speech, and recognizing faces.