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AP Psychology/Unit 3: Development and Learning
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Variable-Ratio Reinforcement and Gambling
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How does a variable-ratio schedule of reinforcement contribute to the persistence of gambling behavior?

A

It creates an unpredictable pattern of rewards, leading to high rates of response and resistance to extinction

B

It punishes losing behaviors, making wins more salient and memorable

C

It guarantees a reward after a specific number of responses, encouraging continued play

D

It provides consistent, small rewards that accumulate over time, maintaining interest

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