A baseball player gets a hit approximately every third time at bat. This is an example of a _____ schedule of reinforcement.
A) fixed-ratio
B) fixed-interval
C) variable-ratio
D) variable-interval

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This is an example of a variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement because the reinforcement (getting a hit) is based on an unpredictable number of responses (times at bat). Unlike fixed schedules, variable schedules provide reinforcement after an unpredictable number of responses, making them highly effective at maintaining consistent behavior.

A Baseball Player Gets a Hit Approximately Every Third Time