The owner of a business shows up randomly three or four times a month and inquires about the employee's health, their families and how they are getting along at work. He also passes out a few extra dollars. The owner is reinforcing his employees on a __________
A) variable-interval schedule.
B) fixed-interval schedule.
C) variable-ratio schedule.
D) fixed-ratio schedule.

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The owner is showing up randomly, which means there is no fixed interval between his visits. Additionally, he is reinforcing his employees by providing positive attention and a small bonus, which is a variable reinforcement (not the same amount every time). Therefore, the owner is using a variable-interval schedule to reinforce his employees.

The Owner of a Business Shows Up Randomly Three or Four