Question

Allowing a child to "skip" a homework assignment 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 1

A. negative; fixed ratio

Step-by-step explanation:

a negative reinforcement strenghtens a behaviour that removes or reduces a negative outcome while fixed ratio is a system of giving rewards on a consistent ratio. for example. a bowl of cookie for every assignment correctly done