Sergei is a professional hockey player.He never knows for sure which one of his shots will score, but the more shots he takes the more likely he is to score a goal.Based on what is known about schedules of reinforcement, you should conclude that Sergei's shots at the goal are being reinforced based on a:
A)variable-ratio schedule
B)fixed-ratio schedule
C)fixed-interval schedule
D)variable-interval schedule

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A variable-ratio schedule is a type of reinforcement schedule where reinforcement is provided after an unpredictable number of responses. In Sergei's case, he is not sure which shot will score, but taking more shots increases his chances of scoring. This is similar to a variable-ratio schedule, where the more responses a subject gives, the more likely they are to receive reinforcement. Therefore, Sergei's shots are being reinforced based on a variable-ratio schedule.

Sergei Is a Professional Hockey Player