Slot machines pay out according to a ____ schedule of reinforcement.
A) fixed ratio
B) variable ratio
C) fixed interval
D) variable interval

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Slot machines operate under a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement, meaning that the payouts are not predictable and only occur after an unpredictable number of responses (pulling the lever). This schedule is known to result in high rates of responding and is often used in gambling and other reward-based activities. The other options, fixed ratio, fixed interval, and variable interval, are not typically used in slot machines as they do not provide the same level of reinforcement consistency and unpredictability as a variable ratio schedule.

Slot Machines Pay Out According to a ____ Schedule of Reinforcement