Fred's Parents Are Very Inconsistent

Multiple Choice

Fred's parents are very inconsistent. Most of the time Fred climbs on the furniture without receiving any reprimands, however sometimes he is punished for this behavior. Fred's parents cannot understand why he is not a better behaved child. Fred's parents are reinforcing his negative behaviors on a ________ schedule.

A) fixed ratio
B) fixed interval
C) partial reinforcement
D) continuous reinforcement