A child receives a dime for, on average, every 5 dandelions he pulls from the yard. This is an example of a ______ schedule of reinforcement.
A)fixed ratio
B)variable ratio
C)fixed interval
D)variable interval
E)continuous reinforcement

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Variable ratio schedules of reinforcement are characterized by a reinforcement being given after an unpredictable number of responses. In this case, the child receives a dime after pulling a varying number of dandelions, which fits the definition of a variable ratio schedule.

A Child Receives a Dime For, on Average, Every 5