Jayden is trying to teach his dog some tricks. So he gives him a doggie treat if he rolls over 2 times. Then he gives him another treat if he rolls after once. Next, he gives the dog a treat if he performs the roll over behaviour 3 times. Jayden is using a(n)
A)FR 2 schedule
B)VR 2 schedule
C)FI 2 schedule
D)VI 2 schedule
E)FI 6 schedule

Question

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Jayden is using a Variable Ratio (VR) schedule of reinforcement, where the dog receives a treat after an unpredictable number of responses (sometimes after 2 rolls, sometimes after 1, and sometimes after 3). This variability in the number of responses required for a reward is characteristic of a VR schedule.

Jayden Is Trying to Teach His Dog Some Tricks