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as a computer salesperson, sometimes you sell a computer on your first try for the day, sometimes it takes two tries, and sometimes it can take five tries. this is an example of which type of schedule of reinforcement?
o variable ratio
o fixed ratio
o fixed interval
o variable interval

Explanation:

• Variable ratio: Reinforcement occurs after a variable number of responses. Here, the number of tries (responses) to sell a computer varies (1, 2, or 5 tries).
• Fixed ratio: Reinforcement after a fixed number of responses (e.g., every 3rd response). But in the problem, the number of tries isn't fixed.
• Fixed interval: Reinforcement after a fixed time interval. Time isn't the factor here (it's about number of tries, not time passed).
• Variable interval: Reinforcement after a variable time interval. Again, time isn't relevant; it's about response count.

Answer:

variable ratio