Which of the following is true of a fixed-interval schedule in the context of operant conditioning?
A)It reinforces the first behavior after a set amount of time has passed.
B)It produces a high,steady rate of behavior that is more resistant to extinction than the other three schedules.
C)It reinforces a behavior after a variable amount of time has elapsed.
D)It reinforces a behavior after a set number of behaviors.

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A fixed-interval schedule reinforces the first behavior after a set amount of time has passed. For example, if a rat is given food every 10 seconds, it will learn to press the lever 10 seconds after receiving food in order to receive another one. This schedule tends to produce a scalloped pattern of responding, with a burst of responding just before the reinforcement is due.

Which of the Following Is True of a Fixed-Interval Schedule