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variable-ratio schedule

var·i·a·ble-ra·tio sched·ule (plural var·i·a·ble-ra·tio sched·ules)


noun 
Definition:
 
U.S. rule for delivering reinforcement after responses: in operant conditioning, a rule for delivering reinforcement after a varying number of responses, e.g. after every 10 responses on average.
See also  variable-interval schedule


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