Which schedule of reinforcement best illustrates the responses of a person playing a VLT?
A)fixed ratio
B)variable ratio
C)fixed interval
D)variable interval

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VLTs (Video Lottery Terminals) use a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement to encourage people to continue playing. This means that the person playing doesn't know when they will win or how many times they need to play before they win, but the possibility of winning keeps them motivated to continue playing. This schedule has been known to produce high rates of response and is often associated with addictive behavior.

Which Schedule of Reinforcement Best Illustrates the Responses of a Person