Charlie wants to get a job in which he is rewarded for his work on a fixed interval reinforcement schedule.Which job should Charlie pursue?
A) Vanguard Advertising, where he will earn $3.00 for each ad he sells
B) Burger Express, where he will earn a paycheck each week
C) Cruise-In, where the tips are split between all the servers
D) Teddy's Carpentry, where he will earn money as the jobs are completed

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A fixed interval reinforcement schedule rewards an individual after a specific amount of time has passed, regardless of how much work is done within that time. In option B, earning a paycheck each week is an example of a fixed interval schedule, as Charlie would receive his reward (paycheck) on a set time schedule (weekly), regardless of the number of hours worked or tasks completed within that week.

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