If a parent gives a child a special privilege every time the child successfully completes five homework assignments,this is an example of a
A)fixed-ratio schedule
B)variable-ratio schedule
C)fixed-interval schedule
D)variable-interval schedule

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In a fixed-ratio schedule, reinforcers are delivered after a fixed number of responses. In this case, the special privilege is given after the completion of five homework assignments, which is a fixed number of responses. Therefore, it is an example of a fixed-ratio schedule.

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