When Is the Reinforcer Given in a Variable-Ratio Schedule

question 129

Multiple Choice

When is the reinforcer given in a variable-ratio schedule

• A) after a fixed number of nonreinforced responses 
• B) for the first response that occurs after a variable amount of time has elapsed 
• C) for the first response that occurs after a fixed amount of time has elapsed 
• D) after a variable number of nonreinforced responses

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