On a fixed ratio schedule, reinforcement is given for the __________.
A) first correct response after randomly varying amounts of time have passed
B) next correct response after a fixed number of responses have been made
C) first correct response after a fixed amount of time has passed
D) next correct response after a varying number of responses have been made

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On a fixed ratio schedule, reinforcement is given after a fixed number of responses have been made. This creates a pattern of high response rate and brief pauses after reinforcement.

On a Fixed Ratio Schedule, Reinforcement Is Given for the __________