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

In a fixed ratio schedule, reinforcement is delivered after a set number of responses. For example:

• Example: An FR-10 schedule means reinforcement is provided after every 10th response.
• Response pattern: Often results in high response rates.
• Post-reinforcement pause: Includes a brief pause in responding after each reward.