Which of the Following Is True of a Fixed-Interval Schedule

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a fixed-interval schedule in the context of operant conditioning?

• A)It reinforces the first behavior after a set amount of time has passed.
• B)It produces a high, steady rate of behavior that is more resistant to extinction than the other schedules.
• C)It reinforces a behavior after a variable amount of time has elapsed.
• D)It reinforces a behavior after a set number of behaviors.

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