On a fixed-ratio schedule, long PRP’s (post-reinforcement pauses) occur when
a. subjects are tired from completing the last ratio.
b. subjects cannot respond while consuming a reinforcer.
c. the interreinforcer interval is long.
d. PRP’s do not occur on FR schedules.
Ans: c
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