Which of the following individuals is most likely to be on a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement?
A)a clerk at a fast food restaurant
B)a gambler
C)a mail delivery person
D)a baker with a cake in the oven

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A variable ratio schedule of reinforcement is when a behavior is reinforced after a varying number of responses. This is often seen in gambling, where a person may win after a certain number of games played, but the number of games needed to win varies each time.

Which of the Following Individuals Is Most Likely to Be