A _____ reinforcement schedule is said to be followed when a random number of responses must be emitted before reinforcement occurs.
A) continuous
B) fixed interval
C) variable interval
D) fixed ratio
E) variable ratio

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A variable ratio reinforcement schedule is followed when a random number of responses must be emitted before reinforcement occurs. In this schedule, the number of responses required for reinforcement varies randomly around an average value. This schedule is very effective in maintaining behavior because it produces a high and steady rate of responding.

A _____ Reinforcement Schedule Is Said to Be Followed When