Purchasing state lottery tickets is reinforced with monetary winnings on a ________ schedule.
A) fixed-interval
B) variable-interval
C) fixed-ratio
D) variable-ratio

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State lotteries use a variable-ratio reinforcement schedule, where the number of tickets required to win a prize varies randomly. This reinforces the behavior of purchasing tickets, as individuals are uncertain about when they will win and are motivated to continue purchasing tickets in hopes of winning a larger prize.

Purchasing State Lottery Tickets Is Reinforced with Monetary Winnings on a ________