Interval schedules of reinforcement usually produce a higher rate of responding than do ratio schedules.

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Ratio schedules of reinforcement generally produce a higher rate of responding than interval schedules. This is because in a ratio schedule, the reward is contingent upon a certain number of responses whereas in an interval schedule, the reward is given after a certain amount of time has passed regardless of the number of responses.

Interval Schedules of Reinforcement Usually Produce a Higher Rate of Responding