On which schedule of reinforcement would a person or animal get rewarded on the average of every fifth response, that is, two correct responses would be made to obtain a reinforcer, sometimes seven responses, sometimes three, and so on with the average being five responses?
A) variable ratio
B) fixed interval
C) fixed ratio
D) variable interval

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In a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement, the reinforcer is delivered after an unpredictable number of responses, which varies around an average value. In this case, the average number of responses required for reinforcement is five, but the actual number can vary (e.g., two correct responses to obtain a reinforcer, sometimes seven responses, sometimes three). This type of schedule is known to promote high and persistent responding because the individual never knows exactly when the reinforcement will be delivered, thus reinforcing the behavior more effectively.

On Which Schedule of Reinforcement Would a Person or Animal