When the number of responses is important to a schedule of reinforcement, that schedule is called a ________ schedule.

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A ratio schedule of reinforcement is based on the number of responses. The reinforcement is given after a certain number of responses are completed. For example, in a fixed ratio schedule of 5, reinforcement would be given every fifth response. This schedule is effective in maintaining high response rates.

When the Number of Responses Is Important to a Schedule