When a Response Is First Acquired,learning Is Usually Most Rapid

question 196

Multiple Choice

When a response is first acquired,learning is usually most rapid if the response is reinforced:

• A)on a fixed schedule for a certain number of responses.
• B)on a continuous reinforcement schedule.
• C)on a fixed schedule after a certain amount of time.
• D)on a schedule that varies around an average number of responses.

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