A schedule of reinforcement in which reinforcement occurs after a set number of behaviors is called a ____ schedule.
A)fixed interval
B)concrete interval
C)fixed ratio
D)concrete ratio

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In a fixed ratio schedule, reinforcement occurs after a set number of behaviors. For example, a rat may receive a food pellet after every 5 lever presses. This type of schedule often leads to high rates of responding, as the animal knows that a reward is coming after a certain number of responses. Fixed interval schedules are based on time, and provide reinforcement after a certain amount of time has passed. Concrete interval and concrete ratio schedules are not recognized terms in the field of psychology.

A Schedule of Reinforcement in Which Reinforcement Occurs After a Set