Providing a child with a homework pass if she completes five word problems during class represents both ________ reinforcement and a ________ schedule of reinforcement.
A)negative; fixed ratio
B)positive; variable ratio
C)negative; variable ratio
D)positive; fixed interval

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Providing a homework pass is removing an aversive stimulus (homework), which is negative reinforcement. Completing five problems is a fixed ratio schedule.

Providing a Child with a Homework Pass If She Completes