Which of the following people is on a variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement?
A)Phillip, who is playing a slot machine at a casino
B)Colette, whose teacher uses pop quizzes
C)Jim, whose professor schedules three exams for the semester, one for every five weeks
D)Elissa, who receives a monthly performance evaluation
E)Angela, who receives compensation for every student she recruits for her college

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Phillip, who is playing a slot machine at a casino, is on a variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement because the rewards (payouts) are given after an unpredictable number of responses (slot machine pulls), which is characteristic of a variable-ratio schedule.

Which of the Following People Is on a Variable-Ratio Schedule