A _____ schedule in operant conditioning reinforces the first behavior after a set amount of time has passed.
A)fixed-ratio
B)variable-ratio
C)variable-interval
D)fixed-interval

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Fixed-interval schedules reinforce a behavior after a fixed amount of time has passed since the last reinforcement. In this case, the first behavior after the allotted time has passed will be reinforced.

A _____ Schedule in Operant Conditioning Reinforces the First Behavior