When Reinforcement That Is Contingent on the First Response Occurs

question 231

Multiple Choice

When reinforcement that is contingent on the first response occurs within a limited period of time following another interval of time, which varies around some mean value, a(n) __________ schedule is in effect.

• A)variable interval with limited hold
• B)fixed interval with limited hold
• C)variable interval
• D)fixed interval

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