A slow but steady rate of operant responding is associated with the ________ schedule of reinforcement.
A) fixed-ratio
B) fixed-interval
C) variable-ratio
D) variable-interval

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A variable-interval schedule of reinforcement typically produces a slow but steady rate of responding, as the reinforcement is given for the first response after a variable amount of time has passed, making the timing of reinforcement unpredictable.

A Slow but Steady Rate of Operant Responding Is Associated