Which Schedule of Reinforcement Involves Reinforcement That Is Given After

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which schedule of reinforcement involves reinforcement that is given after a variable number of nonreinforced responses?

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

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Definitions:

Secondary Promises

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Statute of Frauds

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Third-Party Debts

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