Which schedule of reinforcement tends to produce moderate response rates in which responding is low following reinforcement, but rapidly increases as the time for the next reinforcer approaches?
A)fixed interval
B)fixed ratio
C)variable ratio
D)variable interval

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Fixed interval schedules of reinforcement tend to produce a "scalloping" effect, where responses are slow just after a reinforcer has been delivered but increase as the time approaches for the next reinforcement. This results in moderate response rates overall.

Which Schedule of Reinforcement Tends to Produce Moderate Response Rates