Which schedule of reinforcement should you use if you want a rat in a Skinner Box to respond with both a high and steady rate of response?

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A variable ratio schedule provides reinforcement after a variable number of responses, which can result in a high and steady rate of response as the organism is motivated to continue responding in anticipation of the reinforcement. This is often used in gambling situations, where people continue to play because they know that they will eventually win (even though they do not know when or how often).

Which Schedule of Reinforcement Should You Use If You Want