In a ______ schedule, the desired behavior must occur a specified number of times before it is reinforced.
A) fixed interval
B) variable interval
C) variable ratio
D) fixed ratio

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In a fixed ratio schedule, the desired behavior must occur a specified number of times before it is reinforced. This means that reinforcement is tied to a specific number of responses rather than a specific amount of time or an unpredictable number of responses. Examples of fixed ratio schedules include piece-rate pay and some forms of sales commission where you only receive reinforcement once a specific number of sales are achieved.

In a ______ Schedule, the Desired Behavior Must Occur a Specified