In the context of operant conditioning, which of the following is true about a variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement?

Behavior lasts longer after reinforcement stops when it is learned under a partial reinforcement schedule

Step-by-step explanation:

Under a partial reinforcement schedule, there is no fixed timing or period for the reinforcement. This means that the reinforcement will be given to the subject by surprise, making the subjects constantly on guard due to the uncertainty.

This lead to a situation where the subjects will keep maintaining the desired behavior over a long period of time, because they subconsciously believed that the reinforcement could come at anytime if they dare to stop the desired behavior.

option c) graph of line going through 1, 4 and 3, 10

step-by-step explanation:

let y equal to margo's coin collection

let x equal to number of years

at the begining x=0, y=1 → point=(x,y)→point=(0,1)

she adds 3 coins per year, then y=1+3x

at x=1, y=1+3(1)=1+3→y=4→point=(x,y)→point=(1,4)

at x=3, y=1+3(3)=1+9→y=10→point=(x,y)→point=(3,10)

the graph of line going through (1, 4) and (3, 10), then the option c is the correct.