Sam's manager likes to spot-check Sam's work output and then give him praise for desirable behaviour. This is an example of a(n) __________ schedule.
A) variable interval
B) variable ratio
C) fixed ratio
D) fixed internal

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The manager's behavior of spot-checking Sam's work at unpredictable times and then giving praise corresponds to a variable interval schedule of reinforcement. In a variable interval schedule, the reinforcement (in this case, praise) is given after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, which encourages consistent effort over time.

Sam's Manager Likes to Spot-Check Sam's Work Output and Then