Gambling at a slot machine is an example of which reinforcement schedule?

a. fixed ratio

b. fixed interval

c. variable interval

d. variable ratio

d. Variable ratio

Step-by-step explanation:

We are asked to determine that gambling at a slot machine is an example of which reinforcement schedule.

Let us see our given choices one by one.

a. Fixed ratio

We know that in fixed ratio schedule, reinforcement is delivered after the completion of a number of responses. An example of fixed ratio is a reward to every 6th response.

b. Fixed interval

We know that in fixed interval schedule the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed. An example of fixed interval schedule is weekly paycheck.

c. Variable interval

We know that in variable interval schedule, the reinforcement is delivered at changing and unpredictable intervals of time.

d. Variable ratio

In variable ratio schedule, a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses. Gambling and lottery are examples of variable ratio.

Therefore, option 'd' is the correct choice.