Avariable-ratio schedule reinforces behavior after a:

A reinforcement schedule is a pattern that defines how often a desired response will be reinforced. 
A variable-ratio schedule is a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses.
Fixed-interval schedules on the other hand  reinforce behaviors after set time periods.

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