Asking potential partners for a date is most likely to be reinforced on a ________ schedule.

A) fixed-interval
B) fixed-ratio
C) variable-interval
D) variable-ratio

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Asking potential partners for a date is most likely to be reinforced on a ________ schedule.A)  fixed-intervalB)  fixed-ratioC)  variable-intervalD)  variable-ratio

Ennaira Ganda · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  A variable-ratio schedule is the most effective in reinforcing behavior because the reinforcement occurs after a variable number of responses, making the behavior more resistant to extinction. In the context of asking potential partners for a date, this means that the reinforcement of a positive response (i.e. getting a yes to the date) is more likely to occur after a variable number of attempts rather than a set number of attempts (e.g. fixed-ratio) or after a set amount of time (e.g. fixed-interval, variable-interval). Therefore, the most effective schedule would be a variable-ratio schedule.

Asking potential partners for a date is most likely to be reinforced on a ________ schedule.

A) fixed-interval
B) fixed-ratio
C) variable-interval
D) variable-ratio

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