This schedule produces a high rate of response along with a short pause following the attainment of each reinforcer.
a. variable interval
b. fixed interval
c. variable ratio
d. fixed ratio
Ans: d. fixed ratio
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needs to be reinforced by her parents. brings her great pleasure. is mostly extrinsic. will most likely persist through adulthood.
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a) repetitious rather than elaborative; from earlier in childhood b) elaborative rather than repetitious; from later in childhood c) about social relationships; about the child themselves d) about the child; about social relationships