McDowell and Wixted's (1986) schedule with the molar properties of a VR schedule, but with the molecular properties of a VI schedule, is called a:
A) Variable ratio plus linear feedback (VR+) schedule
B) Variable interval plus linear feedback (VI+) schedule
C) Variable ratio plus variable interval (VR+VI+) schedule
D) Linear feedback plus IRT (LF+IRT) schedule

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McDowell and Wixted's (1986) schedule that combines the molar properties of a Variable Ratio (VR) schedule with the molecular properties of a Variable Interval (VI) schedule is known as a Variable Interval plus linear feedback (VI+) schedule. This approach allows for the examination of behavior under conditions that reflect aspects of both VR and VI schedules, integrating the concept of linear feedback to adjust the schedule based on the organism's responses.

McDowell and Wixted's (1986) Schedule with the Molar Properties of a VR