On a Fixed-Ratio Schedule Reinforcement Is Given ________

question 408

Multiple Choice

On a fixed-ratio schedule reinforcement is given ________.

• A) for the first correct response after randomly varying amounts of time have passed
• B) for the next correct response after a fixed number of responses have been made
• C) for the first correct response after a fixed amount of time has passed
• D) for the next correct response after a varying number of responses have been made

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Definitions:

Gustave Le Bon

A French social psychologist best known for his work on crowd psychology and the study of the characteristics and behavior of crowds.

Type A

A personality type characterized by competitiveness, high ambition, aggressiveness, impatience, and a sense of urgency, which may be associated with stress and heart disease.

Relaxed

A state of physical or mental ease, lacking tension or anxiety.

Easy Going

A personality trait characterized by a relaxed, calm, and even-tempered approach to life.