Which partial reinforcement schedule involves giving out a reward after a certain number of behaviors have occurred?
A) fixed-interval reinforcement
B) variable-interval reinforcement
C) fixed-ratio reinforcement
D) variable-ratio reinforcement

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Fixed-ratio reinforcement involves giving out a reward after a certain number of behaviors have occurred. Fixed-interval reinforcement involves giving out a reward after a certain amount of time has passed and variable-interval reinforcement involves giving out a reward after unpredictable amounts of time have passed. Variable-ratio reinforcement involves giving out a reward after an unpredictable number of behaviors have occurred.

Which Partial Reinforcement Schedule Involves Giving Out a Reward After