In behaviour modification,the variable ratio schedule:
A)rewards behaviour continuously rather than infrequently.
B)occurs when employees receive their biweekly pay cheque.
C)reinforces behaviour after it occurs a varying length of time.
D)reinforces behaviour after it occurs a varying number of times.
E)All of the answers are correct.

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Variable ratio schedule reinforces behavior after it occurs a varying number of times. This type of reinforcement schedule is effective in maintaining behavior because the unpredictability of the reward makes the behavior more resistant to extinction.

In Behaviour Modification,the Variable Ratio Schedule