Which of the following describes behavior reinforced on a fixed interval schedule?
A)delivering the mail
B)pulling the arm of a slot machine
C)checking the refrigerator to see if the jelly is done
D)flipping burgers for $5.00 an hour

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Behavior reinforced on a fixed interval schedule is reinforced after a fixed amount of time has passed. Checking the refrigerator to see if the jelly is done is an example of this because the reinforcement (finding the jelly done) only occurs after a certain amount of time has passed, rather than after a specific number of behaviors or responses.

Which of the Following Describes Behavior Reinforced on a Fixed