A partial reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response that occurs after a specified time has elapsed is a ________ schedule.
A) fixed-ratio
B) variable-ratio
C) fixed-interval
D) variable-interval

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A fixed-interval schedule reinforces the first response that occurs after a specific amount of time has elapsed, regardless of how many responses have been made. The other options relate to different types of reinforcement schedules.

A Partial Reinforcement Schedule That Reinforces a Response That Occurs