A Fixed-Interval Schedule Is a Schedule

question 20

Multiple Choice

A fixed-interval schedule is a schedule:

• A)by which reinforcement is given only after a specific number of responses are made.
• B)by which reinforcement occurs after a varying number of responses rather than after a fixed number.
• C)that provides reinforcement for a response only if an unvarying time period has elapsed,making overall rates of response relatively low.
• D)by which the time between reinforcements varies around some average rather than being constant.

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