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Glossary term Retention

Variable Ratio Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement where rewards are delivered after an unpredictable number of responses. It produces the highest rate of response and the most resistance to extinction of any reinforcement schedule. The mechanism behind loot boxes, gacha pulls, and slot machines.

Where you see this in practice

The mechanics that lean on it

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Variable Reward Schedule

A reward system where the outcome of an action is uncertain, the user knows they will receive something, but not exactly what.

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