When Della goes to Las Vegas,her granddaughter has difficulty getting her to stop playing the nickel slot machines.In fact,she sometimes will forego food and sleep in order to keep playing.Which schedule of reinforcement is Della operating under?
A) a fixed interval schedule
B) a variable interval schedule
C) a fixed ratio schedule
D) a variable ratio schedule

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Della is exhibiting behavior consistent with a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement. This schedule involves receiving rewards after an unpredictable number of responses, which can lead to persistent and compulsive behavior as the individual seeks to receive the next reward. In this case, Della may continue playing the slot machines in the hope that the next pull will result in a win, even though the odds of doing so are low.

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