In a ____________ reinforcement schedule,the reinforcer is delivered for the first response following an average of X amount of time.
A) fixed interval
B) variable interval
C) fixed ratio
D) variable ratio

Question

In a ____________ reinforcement schedule,the reinforcer is delivered for the first response following an average of X amount of time.​
A) ​fixed interval
B) ​variable interval
C) ​fixed ratio
D) ​variable ratio

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a variable interval reinforcement schedule, the timing of the reinforcement is unpredictable and occurs on an average interval of time. This creates a steady rate of responding since the individual does not know exactly when reinforcement will occur, but knows that it will eventually be given.

In a ____________ Reinforcement Schedule,the Reinforcer Is Delivered for the First