Matt wants to train his dog, Buster, to sit on command.He gives Buster a biscuit each time Buster sits when commanded, but only for the first 10 trials.He then changes the rules.Buster now has to sit on command three times before he gets a biscuit.In this case, Matt used a _____ schedule first, and then a _____ schedule to train Buster.
A)continuous-reinforcement/fixed-ratio
B)fixed-ratio/continuous-reinforcement
C)fixed-interval/continuous-reinforcement
D)continuous-reinforcement/fixed-interval

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Initially, Matt used a continuous-reinforcement schedule because Buster received a biscuit every time he sat on command. Later, Matt switched to a fixed-ratio schedule, requiring Buster to sit three times before receiving a biscuit.

Matt Wants to Train His Dog, Buster, to Sit on Command.He