On which of the following schedules (chained or multiple) would a rat earn maximum food during a two-hour session?
A) Chain VI 60-sec FI 300-sec
B) Multiple VI 60-sec FI 300-sec
C) Chain VI 300-sec FI 60-sec
D) Multiple VI 300-sec FI 400-sec

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In a multiple schedule, the two components (VI 60-sec and FI 300-sec) operate independently, allowing the rat to respond to whichever schedule is currently active and potentially earn more reinforcers. In contrast, a chain schedule requires completion of the first component before moving to the second, which could limit the number of reinforcers earned within the session.

On Which of the Following Schedules (Chained or Multiple) Would