On a fixed ratio schedule, reinforcement is given for the __________.

A. first correct response after randomly varying amounts of time have passed
B. next correct response after a fixed number of responses have been made
C. first correct response after a fixed amount of time has passed
D. next correct response after a varying number of responses have been made


Answer: B

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