In the Context of Reinforcement Theory, with _____, Consequences Are

question 5

Multiple Choice

In the context of reinforcement theory, with _____, consequences are delivered following a different number of behaviors, sometimes more and sometimes less, that vary around a specified average number of behaviors.

• A) fixed ratio reinforcement schedules
• B) variable ratio reinforcement schedules
• C) variable interval reinforcement schedules
• D) fixed interval reinforcement schedules

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