Jonathan Frequently Plays the Slot Machines and Sometimes Comes Out

question 55

Multiple Choice

Jonathan frequently plays the slot machines and sometimes comes out slightly ahead in his winnings. Like all gambling behavior, Jonathan's gambling behavior is on a _____ schedule of reinforcement.

• A)fixed-ratio
• B)fixed-interval
• C)variable-interval
• D)variable-ratio

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