Ben gets paid every 2 weeks. In one 2-week period, he works a total of 20 hours. During another 2-week period, he worked a total of 50 hours. Regardless of the total number of hours he works each week, he is paid every 2 weeks. What schedule of reinforcement is being used?
A) fixed ratio
B) variable ratio
C) fixed interval
D) variable interval

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This is an example of fixed interval reinforcement because Ben is being paid on a set schedule every 2 weeks, regardless of the number of hours he works each week. The reinforcement (payment) is provided at a fixed interval (2 weeks).

Ben Gets Paid Every 2 Weeks