A partial reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response after a specified number of responses is called a ________ schedule.
A) fixed-ratio
B) variable-ratio
C) fixed-interval
D) variable-interval

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A fixed-ratio schedule reinforces a behavior after a fixed number of responses. For example, a rat may receive a food pellet every ten lever presses. This type of schedule typically leads to high rates of responding.

A Partial Reinforcement Schedule That Reinforces a Response After a Specified