What Makes a Variable Ratio Schedule Effective

question 15

Multiple Choice

What makes a variable ratio schedule effective?

• A) The behavior is reinforced each time it occurs.
• B) It creates uncertainty about when the consequence will occur.
• C) The desired behavior must occur a specified number of times before it is reinforced.
• D) Reinforcement occurs regardless of the amount of time that exists between behaviors.

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