Daniel is a hunter, and he is out in a duck blind watching for ducks flying overhead.Based on what is known about schedules of reinforcement, you should conclude that Daniel's watching behavior is likely to be reinforced based on a:
A)fixed-ratio schedule
B)variable-ratio schedule
C)variable-interval schedule
D)fixed-interval schedule

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Daniel's watching behavior for ducks is most similar to a variable-interval schedule of reinforcement because the ducks appear at unpredictable time intervals, not after a set number of actions or a fixed amount of time.

Daniel Is a Hunter, and He Is Out in a Duck