When is the matching law most applicable?
A)When one is creating a fixed ratio schedule
B)When one must choose between classical or operant conditioning
C)When one is forced to choose a form of punishment,both of which are unpleasant
D)When one is exposed to at least two schedules of reinforcement

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The matching law is a mathematical formula used to predict how organisms divide their responses between two or more available reinforcement schedules. Therefore, it is most applicable when one is exposed to at least two schedules of reinforcement.

When Is the Matching Law Most Applicable