With which schedule of reinforcement would a person have to make an inconsistent number of correct responses in order to receive a reinforcer? (For example,a reinforcer would be given after three to seven correct responses with the actual number changing randomly.)
A) fixed ratio
B) fixed interval
C) variable ratio
D) variable interval

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With a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement, the number of correct responses required to receive a reinforcer varies randomly. This means that the person may have to make an inconsistent number of correct responses before receiving the reinforcer. This schedule is often associated with high rates of responding and resistance to extinction.

With Which Schedule of Reinforcement Would a Person Have to Make