Which of the following is true of a variable-ratio schedule in operant conditioning?
A)It produces high,steady rates of behavior that are more resistant to extinction.
B)It makes behavior slow and consistent.
C)It rewards behavior each time it occurs.
D)It is determined by the time elapsed since the last behavior was rewardeD.

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Variable-ratio schedules reinforce behavior after an unpredictable number of responses, which leads to high, steady rates of behavior that are more resistant to extinction. This is because the individual cannot predict when the next reward will come, and therefore continues to engage in the behavior in the hopes of receiving a reward.

Which of the Following Is True of a Variable-Ratio Schedule