A variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement is one in which a response is reinforced only after a(n)
A) specified time period has elapsed.
B) unpredictable time period has elapsed.
C) specified number of responses have been made.
D) unpredictable number of responses have been made.

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In a variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement, a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses have been made. This schedule is known to be highly resistant to extinction, as it leads to high rates of responding and ensures that the behavior persists even in the absence of reinforcement for some time.

A Variable-Ratio Schedule of Reinforcement Is One in Which a Response