Which statement refers to a variable reinforcement schedule?
A) "Sometimes I get As when I study and sometimes I don't. So if I happen not to get an A on this test, I know I'll have to keep studying and eventually I will succeed."
B) "If I don't get an A on this test, I will give up."
C) "If I get an A on this test, I'm a genius."
D) "I love teachers who give mainly As."

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A variable reinforcement schedule refers to a situation where reinforcement (reward) is given after a variable number of responses or a variable amount of time. In this statement, getting an A is the reinforcement and it is not always given, which matches the definition of a variable reinforcement schedule. The other statements do not relate to this concept.

Which Statement Refers to a Variable Reinforcement Schedule