A partial reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response after an unpredictable number of responses is a ________ schedule.
A) fixed-ratio
B) variable-ratio
C) fixed-interval
D) variable-interval

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A variable-ratio schedule reinforces a response after an unpredictable number of responses. This is the most effective partial reinforcement schedule because it produces the highest response rate and the greatest resistance to extinction.

A Partial Reinforcement Schedule That Reinforces a Response After an Unpredictable