Providing a child a homework pass if she completes 5 word problems during class represents both _____ reinforcement and a _____ schedule of reinforcement

A) negative; fixed ratio
B) positive; variable ratio
C) negative; variable ratio
D) positive; fixed interval


Answer: A

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