On a fixed-ratio schedule reinforcement is given ________.
A) for the first correct response after randomly varying amounts of time have passed
B) for the next correct response after a fixed number of responses have been made
C) for the first correct response after a fixed amount of time has passed
D) for the next correct response after a varying number of responses have been made

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On a fixed-ratio schedule, reinforcement is given after a fixed number of responses have been made. For example, a rat may receive a pellet of food after every 10 lever presses.

On a Fixed-Ratio Schedule Reinforcement Is Given ________