A person or animal on a _____ schedule gets rewarded on the average of every fifth response.That is, two responses must be made to obtain a reinforcer, sometimes seven responses, sometimes three, and so on with it averaging out to five responses.
A)variable ratio
B)variable interval
C)fixed ratio
D)continuous

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given schedule of reinforcement fits the definition of a variable ratio schedule, as the reinforcement is delivered after an average number of responses, but there is variability in the exact number of responses needed for each delivery of reinforcement. Fixed ratio schedules involve delivering reinforcement after a set number of responses, while continuous schedules involve delivering reinforcement after every response. Variable interval schedules involve delivering reinforcement based on the amount of time elapsed since the last reinforcement was delivered.

A Person or Animal on a _____ Schedule Gets Rewarded