Billy often throws tantrums in stores if his mom does not give into his requests for candy. She usually ignores his tantrums, but every so often she gives in when it is inconvenient to argue. He is being reinforced on which schedule?

a) variable-ratio reinforcement schedule
b) variable-interval reinforcement schedule
c) fixed-ratio reinforcement schedule
d) fixed-interval reinforcement schedule


a

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