Which of the following is an example of a variable interval schedule of partial reinforcement?
a. ?In hopes of winning a big jackpot, Penny plays the slot machines at a nearby casino.
b. ?Sam earns extra money by mowing his neighbors’ lawns in the summer and shoveling their driveways and sidewalks in the winter. He charges $20 per job.
c. ?Marcus takes his daughter Rebekah fishing, and explains that you never know how long you have to leave your line in the water before a fish will bite.
d. ?Jaime has a paper due once a month in his sociology course. His productivity is low at the beginning of the month and high as the deadline approaches.
ANSWER:
c
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