A(n)____ schedule of reinforcement is applied when reinforcement is delivered after some,but not every,occurrence of a behavior.
A) staggered
B) continuous
C) variable ratio
D) intermittent

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Intermittent schedules of reinforcement involve delivering reinforcement after some occurrences of the targeted behavior, but not after every occurrence. This can be done on a fixed or variable ratio, or on a fixed or variable interval schedule. An example of an intermittent schedule of reinforcement is a slot machine, where the player is not reinforced after every pull of the lever, but rather after an unpredictable number of pulls.

A(n)____ Schedule of Reinforcement Is Applied When Reinforcement Is Delivered