Warner is a professional basketball player. he never knows for sure which of his shots will result in a point, but the more shots he takes, the more points he’ll make. in this example, warner’s shooting is being reinforced on what kind of schedule?

A variable-ratio schedule

Explanation:

A variable-ratio schedule is a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses. This schedule creates a steady, high rate of responding. Gambling and lottery games are good examples of a reward based on a variable ratio schedule.

Schedules of reinforcement play a central role in the operant conditioning process. The frequency with which a behavior is reinforced can help determine how quickly a response is learned as well as how strong the response might be.

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