A schedule of partial reinforcement in which reinforcement occurs after a fluctuating number of behaviors is called a(n)____ schedule.
A)variable ratio
B)variable interval
C)arbitrary interval
D)arbitrary ratio

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A variable ratio schedule is a type of partial reinforcement in which reinforcement occurs after a fluctuating number of behaviors. This means that the number of responses required to receive reinforcement changes unpredictably. Variable ratio schedules have been shown to produce high and steady rates of responding, as the individual never knows when their next reinforcement will occur, so they continue to perform the behavior in an attempt to receive it.

A Schedule of Partial Reinforcement in Which Reinforcement Occurs After