With Operant Conditioning, When a Variable-Interval Schedule of Reinforcement Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

With operant conditioning, when a variable-interval schedule of reinforcement is in place, a response will only be reinforced after:

• A)a specified, unchanging period of time has elapsed
• B)an unpredictable period of time has elapsed
• C)a specified, unchanging number of responses have been made
• D)an unpredictable number of responses have been made

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