Question

what is the schedule if you get a free specialty coffee every 10th purchase when you present your \punch card\? fixed ratio variable interval variable ratio fixed interval

Explanation:

In operant conditioning, a Fixed Ratio (FR) schedule rewards a behavior after a fixed number of responses. Here, getting a free coffee after every 10th purchase (10 responses of purchasing) fits the Fixed Ratio definition. Variable Interval/ Ratio involve unpredictable intervals or response counts, and Fixed Interval is about time - based rewards (e.g., reward after a fixed time has passed), which doesn't apply here.

Answer:

A. Fixed Ratio