Sandy's favorite activity is to go to Las Vegas and play the slot machines. Her gambling behavior is being reinforced on a ________ schedule.
A) fixed-ratio
B) fixed-interval
C) variable-ratio
D) variable-interval

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A variable-ratio schedule is a reinforcement schedule in which the number of responses required for reinforcement varies unpredictably. Slot machines are designed to use variable-ratio schedules to keep gamblers engaged and motivated to continue playing in hopes of a big payout.

Sandy's Favorite Activity Is to Go to Las Vegas and Play