Which of the following is an example of a fixed-interval schedule?
A) In golf, you manage to sink a ball, on average, every 5 minutes.
B) In golf, you manage to sink a ball exactly every 2 minutes.
C) In golf, you manage to sink a ball, on average, every 4?? shot.
D) In golf, you manage to sink a ball exactly every 3?? shot.

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A fixed-interval schedule is one in which rewards (or reinforcements) are provided after a specific amount of time has passed. Choice B, where you manage to sink a ball exactly every 2 minutes, is an example of a fixed-interval schedule because the reinforcement (sinking the ball) is given at consistent time intervals, regardless of the number of attempts or shots made.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Fixed-Interval