Which of the following is true of a fixed-ratio schedule in operant conditioning?
A)It reinforces a behavior after a set number of behaviors.
B)It reinforces a behavior after a fixed amount of time has passed.
C)It produces high, steady rates of behavior that are more resistant to extinction than the other schedules.
D)It is determined by the time elapsed since the last behavior was rewarded.

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A fixed-ratio schedule reinforces a behavior after a set number of behaviors. For example, a rat may receive a food pellet after every ten lever presses. This schedule tends to produce high and steady rates of behavior. However, behavior may extinguish more quickly once reinforcement stops compared to variable-ratio schedules.

Which of the Following Is True of a Fixed-Ratio Schedule