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Fixed Ratio

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A fixed ratio schedule is a system of reinforcement in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

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