If Tyler is given an allowance of $5.00 on every Friday for doing his chores, based on a fixed interval, we should expect that he will
A) work hard consistently throughout the week.
B) never know when he will be rewarded.
C) not do many chores until just before allowance time.
D) do his chores to prevent punishment by his parents.
E) keep doing his chores, even when he no longer receives an allowance.

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Based on a fixed interval schedule, Tyler will most likely not do many chores until just before allowance time. This is because he knows the reward (allowance) will come at a specific time and he can put in the minimal effort needed to get the reward. This type of schedule does not reinforce consistent behavior throughout the week.

If Tyler Is Given an Allowance of $5