The characteristic pattern of responding that develops under fixed-ratio reinforcement schedules, involving rapid responding followed by brief pauses after reinforcement.
Example: A salesperson working rapidly to complete a fixed number of calls to earn commission, then taking a brief break before beginning the next work cycle.
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