A fixed-interval schedule typically produces a pattern of responding in which the number of responses tends to increase as the time for the next reinforcer draws near.

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This is true. In fixed-interval schedules, the reinforcement is only delivered after a specific amount of time has passed since the last reinforcement. As the time for the next reinforcement approaches, the rate of responding typically increases as the individual prepares to receive the next reinforcer.

A Fixed-Interval Schedule Typically Produces a Pattern of Responding in Which