During the evening, Rosalie can either watch television or read a book. This is best described as an example of a _____ schedule of reinforcement.
A) multiple
B) chained
C) concurrent
D) mixed

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This is an example of a concurrent schedule of reinforcement because Rosalie has two or more behaviors (watching television or reading a book) available, with each behavior reinforced under its own schedule of reinforcement. Concurrent schedules allow for the choice between two or more simultaneous but independent schedules of reinforcement for different behaviors.

During the Evening, Rosalie Can Either Watch Television or Read