A _________ reinforcement schedule is one in which the desired behavior is reinforced after an unpredictable amount of time has elapsed.
A) variable-interval
B) variable-ratio
C) fixed-interval
D) fixed-ratio
E) continuous

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A variable-interval reinforcement schedule is the most unpredictable of the reinforcement schedules because rewards are given at varying time intervals. This schedule tends to produce slow, steady responses as the subject knows that the behavior will eventually be rewarded but they are not sure when.

A _________ Reinforcement Schedule Is One in Which the Desired