When reinforcement becomes available after a variable period of time, this is referred to as:
A) Variable ratio reinforcement
B) Fixed ratio reinforcement
C) Variable interval reinforcement
D) Fixed intermittent reinforcement
E) Variable intermittent reinforcement

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Variable interval reinforcement refers to reinforcement being available after a variable amount of time has passed. This is different from fixed interval reinforcement, where the reinforcement is available after a set amount of time has passed.

When Reinforcement Becomes Available After a Variable Period of Time