In a ______ Schedule, a Certain Number of Desired Behaviors

question 26

Multiple Choice

In a ______ schedule, a certain number of desired behaviors must occur before the reinforcer is delivered, but the number of behaviors varies around some average.

• A) fixed ratio
• B) continuous ratio
• C) variable ratio
• D) average ratio

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Definitions:

Consent

Agreement or approval for something to happen, given freely and consciously by a person capable of making the decision.

Slander Per Se

Defamatory statements that are considered damaging on their face, without the need for the plaintiff to prove actual harm, including allegations of a loathsome disease, professional incompetence, criminal behavior, or unchastity.

Moral Turpitude

Conduct that is considered contrary to community standards of justice, honesty, or good morals.

Loathsome Disease

Historically referred to communicable diseases considered dangerous and highly contagious, often requiring quarantine; now less commonly used terminology.