__________ reinforcement is the partial reinforcement schedule in which a reward is given out after a random number of behaviors has occurred.
A) Fixed-ratio
B) Variable-ratio
C) Fixed-interval
D) Variable-interval

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The description given is of variable-ratio reinforcement, where the number of behaviors required to receive a reward is unpredictable. Fixed-ratio reinforcement involves a set number of behaviors before the reward is given, fixed-interval reinforcement involves a reward given at a set time interval, and variable-interval reinforcement involves rewards given at unpredictable time intervals.

__________ Reinforcement Is the Partial Reinforcement Schedule in Which a Reward