This schedule of reinforcement, sometimes reinforcing hunting strategies in animals, and shopping strategies in humans, generally produces the lowest rate of responding because reinforcement is delivered at unpredictable time intervals.
A) fixed-interval
B) fixed-ratio
C) variable-interval
D) variable-ratio

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Variable-interval schedules of reinforcement deliver reinforcement at unpredictable time intervals, which can lead to a lower rate of responding because the individual cannot predict when the next reinforcement will be available. This contrasts with fixed schedules, where the timing or number of responses required for reinforcement is predictable.

This Schedule of Reinforcement, Sometimes Reinforcing Hunting Strategies in Animals