Under which of the following schedule changes is behavior most likely to break down?
A) FR 1 to FR 3
B) FR 1 to FR 7
C) FR 50 to FR 57
D) FR 130 to FR 137

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Behavior is most likely to break down when the schedule of reinforcement is thinned too quickly or too drastically. Moving from a Fixed Ratio (FR) 1, where every response is reinforced, to an FR 7, where only every seventh response is reinforced, represents a significant and sudden increase in the ratio requirement. This can lead to frustration and a breakdown in behavior, as the subject may not understand why their previously reinforced behavior is no longer being reinforced as frequently.

Under Which of the Following Schedule Changes Is Behavior Most