On a fixed ratio schedule of reinforcement, the larger the ratio, the ____ the post reinforcement pause.

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On a fixed ratio schedule, the post-reinforcement pause refers to the time period after a response has been reinforced and before the next response occurs. This pause is often longer on larger ratios, as the animal has to make more responses before receiving a reward. So, a higher ratio would result in a longer pause.

On a Fixed Ratio Schedule of Reinforcement, the Larger the Ratio