Slot Machines Pay Off on Schedules That Are Determined by the Random

question 165

Multiple Choice

Slot machines pay off on schedules that are determined by the random number generator that controls the play of the machine.For example,on average,the machine might pay off every 100 pulls,but sometimes two pulls are required and sometimes several hundred pulls are required.Slot machines are a real-world example of which type of reinforcement schedule?

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

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