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Fixed Ratio Reinforcement Schedule
In a fixed ratio reinforcement schedule, a reward is delivered only after a predetermined number of responses have been made. This schedule is particularly effective at producing a high rate of response because the reinforcement is directly tied to the quantity of the behavior performed.
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Example of Fixed Ratio Reinforcement: Sales Commission
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