When people engage in various forms of gambling, they can play these "games of chance" uninterrupted for long periods of time because they are being reinforced on which type of reinforcement schedule?
A)partial
B)continuous
C)fixed interval
D)fixed ratio

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Gambling is typically reinforced on a partial (or variable) reinforcement schedule, where rewards are given out unpredictably and not after every action. This unpredictability keeps individuals engaged for longer periods, as they cannot predict when the next reward will come, making the behavior more resistant to extinction.

When People Engage in Various Forms of Gambling, They Can