In a typical laboratory situation,the post-reinforcement pause on a FR schedule is primarily a function of
A)fatigue
B)satiation
C)the number of responses remaining before the next reinforcer
D)none of the above

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The post-reinforcement pause on a fixed ratio (FR) schedule occurs when the required number of responses for the next reinforcer has been reached or is close to being reached. This is known as the terminal link of the schedule, and it results in a pause in responding before the next ratio requirement starts the next cycle of responding. This pause is not primarily due to fatigue or satiation, but rather to the structure of the schedule.

In a Typical Laboratory Situation,the Post-Reinforcement Pause on a FR