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Variable Ratio

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

In psychology, variable ratio refers to delivering reinforcements after an unpredictable number of responses.

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