When Bob plays cards with his friends,he finds that his winning hands seem to come in bunches.Then,he may go as many as 10 hands without winning anything.Which schedule best describes the reinforcement Bob receives when playing cards?
A) fixed ratio
B) fixed interval
C) variable ratio
D) variable interval

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Bob's reinforcement schedule is based on a variable ratio, meaning that he receives reinforcement after an unpredictable number of responses (hands played). It is unpredictable how many hands he will win or lose before receiving reinforcement in the form of a winning hand. This type of schedule is known to be highly effective in maintaining behavior, as it creates a high and steady rate of responding.

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