Although the fixed-ratio schedule can produce a reasonably high rate of desired behavior, it can also result in a short period immediately following reinforcement when the desired behavior does not occur.

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This statement is true. The fixed-ratio schedule reinforces behavior after a fixed number of responses, which can sometimes lead to a short pause or decrease in the behavior immediately after reinforcement.

Although the Fixed-Ratio Schedule Can Produce a Reasonably High Rate