"Poor fool," you think to yourself when your friend tells you she lost on the lottery again,"another helpless victim of the ____ schedule of reinforcement."
A) fixed-ratio
B) variable-ratio
C) fixed-interval
D) variable-interval

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The variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement is known to be the most effective in maintaining a behavior. This schedule provides reinforcement after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to consistent and persistent behavior. In the case of the lottery, the variable-ratio schedule is at play, as the chance of winning is unpredictable and random, leading individuals to continue playing even after multiple losses.

"Poor Fool," You Think to Yourself When Your Friend Tells