Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Fixed Ratio

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between fixed ratio reinforcement schedules and variable ratio reinforcement schedules?

• A) Fixed ratio reinforcement schedules are a type of continuous reinforcement schedules, whereas variable ratio reinforcement schedules are a type of intermittent reinforcement schedules.
• B) Fixed ratio reinforcement schedules are based on time, whereas variable ratio reinforcement schedules are based on behaviors.
• C) Unlike fixed ratio reinforcement schedules, with variable ratio reinforcement schedules, consequences follow a behavior after different times, some shorter and some longer, that vary around a specified average time.
• D) Unlike fixed ratio reinforcement schedules, with variable ratio reinforcement schedules, consequences are delivered following a different number of behaviors that vary around a specified average number of behaviors.

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