Lebron is a professional basketball player. He never knows for sure which of his shots will result in a basket, but the more shots he takes, the more baskets he makes. In this example, Lebron's shooting is being reinforced on a _____ schedule.
A)fixed-ratio
B)fixed-interval
C)variable-ratio
D)variable-interval

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LeBron's shooting is being reinforced on a variable-ratio schedule because the reinforcement (making a basket) is based on an unpredictable number of responses (shots taken). Unlike fixed schedules, where the reinforcement is given after a set number of responses or time, variable-ratio schedules provide reinforcement after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Lebron Is a Professional Basketball Player