Question

question 28
gambling at a slot machine is an example of which reinforcement schedule?
a fixed interval
b fixed ratio
c variable interval
d variable ratio

Explanation:

• Fixed interval: Reinforcement occurs after a set time period. Not slot machines.
• Fixed ratio: Reinforcement after a set number of responses. Not slot machines.
• Variable interval: Reinforcement after variable time. Not slot machines.
• Variable ratio: Reinforcement after variable number of responses. Slot machines give rewards (if any) after unpredictable number of plays (variable ratio).

Answer:

D. variable ratio