With operant conditioning, if a response will only be reinforced after a specified, unchanging period of time has elapsed, the type of reinforcement schedule that is in place is referred to as a:
A)fixed-ratio schedule
B)variable-ratio schedule
C)fixed-interval schedule
D)variable-interval schedule

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A fixed-interval schedule involves reinforcing a response only after a specified, unchanging period of time has elapsed. Fixed-ratio schedules involve reinforcing a response only after a specified number of responses have been made. Variable-ratio schedules involve reinforcing a response after a variable number of responses. Variable-interval schedules involve reinforcing a response after a variable amount of time has passed.

With Operant Conditioning, If a Response Will Only Be Reinforced