In a _____ Schedule, a Varied Number of Correct Responses

question 32

Multiple Choice

In a _____ schedule, a varied number of correct responses must be made to get a reinforcer.For example, a reinforcer may be given after three correct responses, after six, after two more, and after five, and so on.Although the actual number varies, the average number of responses will be four for this example.

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

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Definitions:

Evolution by Natural Selection

The process by which organisms change over time as a result of changes in heritable physical or behavioral traits, allowing them to survive and reproduce in a given environment.

Gregor Mendel

An Austrian monk considered the father of modern genetics for his work on pea plants, uncovering the fundamental laws of inheritance.

Darwinian Evolution

The theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection as the primary mechanism for evolution where organisms that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce.

Theory of Evolution

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