Taylor's parents are very inconsistent with their child-rearing practices.Some days,Taylor can get away with climbing onto the back of the couch and jumping off,but other days she is punished.Taylor's parents are reinforcing her behavior on a ________ schedule.
A) fixed ratio
B) variable ratio
C) variable interval
D) fixed interval

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Inconsistent reinforcement on a variable interval schedule means that the reinforcement is based on the passage of time, but the amount of time before reinforcement is received is variable. In Taylor's case, there is no set amount of time before she is allowed to jump on the couch or punished for it.

Taylor's Parents Are Very Inconsistent with Their Child-Rearing Practices