Approximately 33

question 42

Multiple Choice

Approximately 33.7% of students with autism spectrum disorders are served in

• A) General education settings
• B) Special schools
• C) Self-contained classrooms
• D) Residential facilities

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Definitions:

Variable-ratio

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it very effective in maintaining high rates of responding.

Fixed-interval

A fixed-interval schedule in operant conditioning refers to reinforcing a response at fixed time intervals, regardless of the number of responses made.

Variable-interval

A schedule of reinforcement where rewards are given after variable intervals of time, making the timing of the reward unpredictable.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is only rewarded after a specific amount of time has passed.