With operant conditioning, when a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement is in place a response will only be reinforced after:
A)a specified, unchanging period of time has elapsed
B)a specified, unchanging number of responses have been made
C)an unpredictable period of time has elapsed
D)an unpredictable number of responses have been made

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In a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement, a response is only reinforced after a specified, unchanging number of responses have been made. For example, a rat might receive a food pellet after pressing a lever five times. This type of schedule typically leads to high rates of responding, as the animal knows exactly how many responses are required to obtain the reinforcement.

With Operant Conditioning, When a Fixed-Ratio Schedule of Reinforcement Is