On a fixed-ratio schedule reinforcement is given ________.
A)after randomly varying amounts of time have passed
B)after a set number of responses have been made
C)after a set amount of time has passed
D)after a varying number of responses have been made

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On a fixed-ratio schedule, reinforcement is given after a set number of responses have been made. For example, a rat may receive a food pellet after every 10 lever presses. This schedule tends to produce high rates of responding because the individual knows exactly how many responses are required to receive reinforcement.

On a Fixed-Ratio Schedule Reinforcement Is Given ________