On a variable-ratio schedule, reinforcement is given _______.
A) for the first correct response after a specific amount of time has passed
B) for correct responses after randomly varying amounts of time have passed
C) after a specific number of responses are given
D) after a randomly varying number of responses are given

Question

On a variable-ratio schedule, reinforcement is given _______.
A)  for the first correct response after a specific amount of time has passed
B) for correct responses after randomly varying amounts of time have passed
C) after a specific number of responses are given
D)  after a randomly varying number of responses are given

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

On a variable-ratio schedule, reinforcement is given after a randomly varying number of responses are given. This is a powerful reinforcement schedule because it tends to produce high and steady rates of responding as there is no specific pattern or number of responses required to receive the reinforcement.

On a Variable-Ratio Schedule, Reinforcement Is Given _______