Maisie spends a lot of time at the race track betting on ponies, and occasionally she wins. The frequency of her betting is controlled by which of the following?
A) fixed ratio schedules
B) a continuous reinforcement schedule
C) a partial schedule of reinforcement
D) luck

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Maisie's frequency of betting is controlled by a partial schedule of reinforcement, as she is not winning every time she bets but occasionally receives a reward. This intermittent reinforcement schedule is known to be particularly effective in maintaining behaviors. Luck may play a role in her occasional wins, but it is not a controlled factor in her betting frequency. Fixed ratio schedules and continuous reinforcement schedules are not applicable in this scenario.

Maisie Spends a Lot of Time at the Race Track