According to optimization theory,if presented with concurrent VR 20 and VR 60 schedules,what percentage of a subject's responses will be made on the VR 20 schedule-
A)100%
B)75%
C)0%
D)either a or c

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According to the matching law in behavioral psychology, an organism will distribute its responses in proportions that match the rewards available. Given a choice between a Variable Ratio (VR) 20 schedule and a VR 60 schedule, the VR 20 schedule provides reinforcement more frequently. Therefore, a rational subject would allocate all of its responses to the VR 20 schedule to maximize rewards, resulting in 100% of responses being made on the VR 20 schedule.

According to Optimization Theory,if Presented with Concurrent VR 20 and VR