A _________ reinforcement schedule is one in which the desired behavior is reinforced after an unpredictable number of instances.
A) variable-interval
B) variable-ratio
C) fixed-interval
D) fixed-ratio
E) continuous

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A variable-ratio reinforcement schedule is one in which the desired behavior is reinforced after an unpredictable number of instances. This schedule is the most resistant to extinction and results in high and steady rates of responding.

A _________ Reinforcement Schedule Is One in Which the Desired