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

question 442

Multiple Choice

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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