Michaela works as waitress and she knows that the more tables that she waits on the better the likelihood of more tips. This schedule is a__________.
A)variable-ratio schedule
B)fixed-ratio schedule
C)fixed-interval schedule
D)variable-interval schedule

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A variable-ratio schedule is the most appropriate choice since the reinforcement (tips) is given after a varying number of responses (waiting on tables). Michaela is more likely to receive more tips if she waits on more tables, making the reinforcement schedule variable. Fixed-ratio, fixed-interval, and variable-interval schedules are not as appropriate since they are based on a fixed number of responses, specific intervals of time, or unpredictable time intervals, respectively.

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