The _____ schedule in operant conditioning reinforces a behavior after a set number of behaviors.
A)fixed-ratio
B)variable-ratio
C)fixed-interval
D)variable-interval

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The fixed-ratio schedule reinforces a behavior after a set number of behaviors, which means the reinforcement is contingent upon the completion of a specific number of responses. For example, a rat may receive food pellet after every tenth lever press. This type of reinforcement schedule tends to produce high and steady rates of response.

The _____ Schedule in Operant Conditioning Reinforces a Behavior After