A Child Receives a Dime For, on Average, Every 5

question 61

Multiple Choice

A child receives a dime for, on average, every 5 dandelions he pulls from the yard. This is an example of a ______ schedule of reinforcement.

• A)fixed ratio
• B)variable ratio
• C)fixed interval
• D)variable interval
• E)continuous reinforcement

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