Liza likes to play slot machines when she takes trips to Las Vegas.She never knows which quarter will cause a slot machine to "hit," but she also knows that the more times she plays, the more likely she is to hit a jackpot.Based on what is known about schedules of reinforcement, you should conclude that Liza's gambling is being reinforced based on a:
A)fixed-ratio schedule
B)variable-ratio schedule
C)fixed-interval schedule
D)variable-interval schedule

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Liza's behavior is being reinforced based on a variable-ratio schedule, as she never knows how many quarters she will need to play before hitting the jackpot. This type of schedule is known to be very effective in maintaining behavior, as the uncertainty of the reward makes it more appealing and keeps the individual motivated to continue the behavior.

Liza Likes to Play Slot Machines When She Takes Trips