With Operant Conditioning, When a Fixed-Ratio Schedule of Reinforcement Is

question 164

Multiple Choice

With operant conditioning, when a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement is in place a response will only be reinforced after:

• A)a specified, unchanging period of time has elapsed
• B)a specified, unchanging number of responses have been made
• C)an unpredictable period of time has elapsed
• D)an unpredictable number of responses have been made

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