An interval schedule in operant conditioning,whether fixed or variable,is based on
A) the passage of time.
B) the number of responses.
C) the intensity of the response.
D) continuous reinforcement.

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An interval schedule in operant conditioning is based on the passage of time, where a reinforcer is delivered after a certain amount of time has passed since the last reinforcement. This can be either a fixed interval schedule, where the amount of time remains constant, or a variable interval schedule, where the time between reinforcements varies. The other options listed (B, C, and D) are not correct because they do not directly relate to the timing of the reinforcement delivery.

An Interval Schedule in Operant Conditioning,whether Fixed or Variable,is Based