If Billy was praised every 4th time he collected rocks without throwing them, his behavior would be on which schedule of reinforcement?
A) variable ratio
B) fixed interval
C) fixed ratio
D) variable interval

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A fixed ratio schedule of reinforcement is when a behavior is reinforced after a specific number of times it occurs, and in this case, Billy is reinforced every fourth time he collects rocks without throwing them. This differs from a variable ratio schedule, which involves reinforcement after a random number of occurrences, and fixed interval and variable interval schedules, which involve reinforcement based on the passage of time.

If Billy Was Praised Every 4th Time He Collected Rocks