A schedule that is made up of a series of alternately presented fixed-ratio (FR) schedules with the values FR 5, FR 10, FR 20, FR 25, and FR 40 would be best described as:
A) A variable-ratio 20 schedule
B) A fixed-ratio 20 schedule
C) A variable-ratio 100 schedule
D) A fixed-ratio 100 schedule

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A variable-ratio schedule involves reinforcement after a varying number of responses, which averages out across the schedule. In this case, the schedule alternates among different fixed ratios, creating a variable pattern overall, but it does not average to a specific ratio like 20 or 100.

A Schedule That Is Made Up of a Series of Alternately