With a ________, a certain number of desired behaviors must occur before reinforcement is provided.
A) fixed-interval schedule
B) variable-interval schedule
C) fixed-ratio schedule
D) variable-ratio schedule

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In a fixed-ratio schedule, a specific number of desired behaviors must occur before reinforcement is provided. This is in contrast to a variable-ratio schedule where the number of desired behaviors required before reinforcement is provided varies. Fixed-interval and variable-interval schedules are based on the amount of time that passes between reinforcements, rather than the number of behaviors performed.

With a ________, a Certain Number of Desired Behaviors Must