Suppose That a Subject Is Shifted from a Low Fixed

question 40

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a subject is shifted from a low fixed ratio schedule (few responses required to earn a reinforcer) to a higher fixed ratio schedule (more responses required to earn a reinforcer) . Which of the following is most likely to be the result?

• A)faster extinction of the instrumental response
• B)a decrease in the power of the reinforcer
• C)more pauses between responses
• D)an increase in the overall rate of responding

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