If a student in a classroom was given a piece of candy for every five words spelled correctly,the student's behavior is being reinforced on a ______ schedule.
A) fixed interval
B) variable ratio
C) fixed ratio
D) continuous

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Reinforcement is provided after a fixed number of correct responses, which is every five words spelled correctly. This is a fixed ratio schedule. In a fixed interval schedule, reinforcement is provided after a fixed amount of time has elapsed, regardless of the number of correct responses. In a variable ratio schedule, reinforcement is provided after an unpredictable number of correct responses. Continuous reinforcement is providing reinforcement after every correct response.

If a Student in a Classroom Was Given a Piece