Pauses in responding are most pronounced following reinforcement in ________schedules.
A)fixed-interval
B)fixed-ratio
C)variable-interval
D)variable-ratio

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In fixed-interval schedules, pauses in responding are most pronounced following reinforcement because the next reinforcement is not available until a set period has passed, leading to a "scallop" pattern of responding.

Pauses in Responding Are Most Pronounced Following Reinforcement in ________Schedules