The essential features of the “scallop” that distinguishes FI schedules of reinforcement are
a. a low, steady rate of responding and a long pause following reinforcement.
b. a high, steady rate of responding and a long pause following reinforcement.
c. a low rate of responding following reinforcement and a gradual transition to a high rate of responding prior to delivery of the next reinforcer.
d. a high rate of responding following reinforcement and a gradual transition to a low rate of responding prior to delivery of the next reinforcer.
c. a low rate of responding following reinforcement and a gradual transition to a high rate of responding prior to delivery of the next reinforcer.
Answer feedback: The scallop that is characteristic of FI schedules is the result of pausing following reinforcement, then a gradual transition to a high rate of responding before the next reinforcer is presented.
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