In behaviour modification, the variable ratio schedule
A)reinforces behaviour after it occurs a varying length of time.
B)occurs when employees receive their biweekly pay cheque.
C)reinforces behaviour after it occurs a varying number of times.
D)rewards behaviour continuously rather than infrequently.
E)All of the answers are correct.

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The variable ratio schedule of reinforcement reinforces behaviour after it occurs a varying number of times. This type of schedule is often used in gambling because the individual does not know how many times they need to perform a behaviour to receive a reward. As a result, the behaviour is likely to continue at a high rate.

In Behaviour Modification, the Variable Ratio Schedule