Many people find it hard to "walk away from" or stop playing a slot machine.What schedule of reinforcement is responsible for this tendency

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A variable ratio schedule of reinforcement is responsible for this tendency. This means that the person is rewarded on an unpredictable and variable basis (such as winning a jackpot after an unpredictable number of spins), which keeps them motivated to continue playing even when they are not winning. This type of reinforcement schedule is known to create strong and long-lasting behavior patterns.

Many People Find It Hard to "Walk Away From" or Stop