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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

On a fixed-ratio schedule, reinforcement is given after a fixed number of responses have been made. For example, a rat may be reinforced with a food pellet after pressing a lever five times.

On a Fixed-Ratio Schedule Reinforcement Is Given _________