Which type of reinforcement schedule has the HIGHEST rate of response?
A)variable interval
B)fixed-interval
C)fixed-ratio
D)variable ratio

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The variable ratio reinforcement schedule has the highest rate of response. This is because reinforcement is given after a variable number of responses, and individuals may engage in the behavior more frequently in order to increase their chances of being reinforced. The unpredictability of reinforcement also increases the likelihood of continued behavior.

Which Type of Reinforcement Schedule Has the HIGHEST Rate of Response