You scan the night sky looking for meteors or comets.They appear at unpredictable times.This is an example of which type of schedule of reinforcement?
A)Fixed-interval
B)Variable-interval
C)Fixed-ratio
D)Variable-ratio

Question

​You scan the night sky looking for meteors or comets.They appear at unpredictable times.This is an example of which type of schedule of reinforcement?
A)Fixed-interval
B)Variable-interval​
C)Fixed-ratio​
D)Variable-ratio​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an example of a variable-interval schedule of reinforcement because the reinforcement (appearance of meteors or comets) occurs after an unpredictable amount of time has elapsed.

​You Scan the Night Sky Looking for Meteors or Comets

You Scan the Night Sky Looking for Meteors or Comets