Asked by Deepa motukur on Sep 26, 2024

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In the fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement,the reinforcer is presented following the first response that gives the experimenter an average number of responses.

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

  • Differentiate among various reinforcement schedules and understand their influence on behavior.
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Gabriel Gardner1 day ago
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
In a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement, the reinforcer is given after a set number of responses, not an average number of responses.