The schedule of reinforcement that requires subjects to make a certain number of correct responses to receive a reward is called a
A) variable-ratio schedule.
B) fixed-ratio schedule.
C) variable-interval schedule.
D) fixed-interval schedule.

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A fixed-ratio schedule requires a certain number of correct responses to receive a reward. A variable-ratio schedule involves receiving a reward after a varying number of correct responses, a variable-interval schedule involves receiving a reward after a certain amount of time has passed, and a fixed-interval schedule involves receiving a reward after a fixed amount of time has passed.

The Schedule of Reinforcement That Requires Subjects to Make a Certain