Which of the following is true concerning intermittent schedules of reinforcement?
A)All combinations of intermittent schedules yield similar rates of responding.
B)Interval schedules yield higher rates of responding as compared to ratio schedules.
C)Fixed schedules yield higher rates of responding as compared to variable schedules.
D)Ratio schedules yield higher rates of responding as compared to interval schedules.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that ratio schedules of reinforcement yield higher rates of responding than interval schedules. This is because in a ratio schedule, reinforcement is contingent upon the number of responses made, whereas in an interval schedule, reinforcement is contingent upon the passage of time. Additionally, research has also shown that variable schedules tend to yield higher rates of responding than fixed schedules, as they provide more unpredictability and variability in the reinforcement schedule. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Is True Concerning Intermittent Schedules of Reinforcement