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:

Magnitude

A measure of the size, amount, or extent of something.

Direction of Relationship

The pattern or trend that describes how two variables are associated with each other in a correlational study, indicating whether they move together in the same or opposite directions.

Self-Reported Stress

The personal assessment and reporting of stress levels by an individual, often used as a measure in psychological studies.

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables where an increase in one variable tends to be associated with an increase in the other variable.