A ____ refers to a reinforcer occurring only after an unchanging amount of time has lapsed.
A) fixed-interval
B) fixed-ratio
C) variable-interval
D) variable-ratio

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A fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement is one in which reinforcers are delivered at fixed, predictable periods of time, regardless of the number of responses emitted. For example, a worker may receive a paycheck every two weeks. The reinforcer (paycheck) is delivered after an unchanging amount of time (two weeks) has lapsed, which is characteristic of a fixed-interval schedule.

A ____ Refers to a Reinforcer Occurring Only After an Unchanging