Refer to the Figure

question 33

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure. Which structure illustrates a replication fork?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D
• E) E

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective in conditioning behavior.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in both learning psychology and behavioral analysis.

Continuous

Without interruption or end, often describing processes or states that proceed over time without stopping.

Fixed-Interval

In the context of reinforcement schedules in psychology, it refers to providing reinforcement after a predetermined, constant period of time has passed.