Question

The schedule of reinforcement in which reinforcement occurs only after a fixed number of responses have been emitted is called:

• A. Fixed Interval Schedule
• B. Fixed Ratio Schedule
• C. Variable Interval Schedule
• D. Variable Ratio Schedule

Hint:

Remember: Fixed interval schedules depend on time intervals, whereas fixed ratio schedules depend on the number of responses.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

A fixed ratio schedule delivers reinforcement following a specific number of responses. For instance:

• Example: An FR-10 schedule provides reinforcement after every 10th response.
• Response pattern: Typically yields high response rates.
• Post-reinforcement pause: A brief pause in responding occurs after each reward.