Which of the Following Is True of a Variable-Ratio Schedule

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a variable-ratio schedule in operant conditioning?

• A)It produces high, steady rates of behavior that are more resistant to extinction than other schedules.
• B)It is a timetable in which a behavior is reinforced after a variable amount of time has elapsed.
• C)It rewards behavior each time it occurs.
• D)It is determined by the time elapsed since the last behavior was rewarded.

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