Of the reinforcement schedules listed,which is the most addictive and resistant to extinction?
A) fixed interval
B) fixed ratio
C) variable ratio
D) continuous reinforcement

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Variable ratio reinforcement involves providing a reward after a random number of behaviors are performed, making it difficult for the individual to predict when they will be rewarded. This type of reinforcement has been shown to be the most addictive and resistant to extinction, as the individual continues to engage in the behavior in hopes of receiving the reward. Studies have shown that gambling, which operates on a variable ratio reinforcement schedule, can be particularly addictive due to the unpredictability of when the gambler will win.

Of the Reinforcement Schedules Listed,which Is the Most Addictive and Resistant