A Partial Reinforcement Schedule That Reinforces a Response That Occurs

question 40

Multiple Choice

A partial reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response that occurs after a specified time has elapsed is a ________ schedule.

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

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