In a FI schedule, the reinforcement is given
A) for the first response after a variable time interval has elapsed.
B) after a variable number of nonreinforced responses.
C) for the first response that occurs after a fixed time interval has elapsed.
D) after a fixed number of nonreinforced responses.

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In a fixed interval (FI) schedule, reinforcement is delivered for the first response after a fixed amount of time has elapsed. For example, a rat may receive reinforcement every 30 seconds, regardless of how many times it presses the lever within that interval.

In a FI Schedule, the Reinforcement Is Given