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Title: On a variable-interval schedule, reinforcement is given for the __________.
Post by: Abarron on Feb 8, 2017
On a variable-interval schedule, reinforcement is given for the __________.   
a. first correct response after a fixed amount of time has passed 
b. first correct response after varying amounts of time have passed 
c. next correct response after a fixed number of responses have occurred 
d. next correct response after a varying number of responses have occurred


Title: Re: On a variable-interval schedule, reinforcement is given for the __________.
Post by: string on Feb 8, 2017
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Title: Re: On a variable-interval schedule, reinforcement is given for the __________.
Post by: ChaosLy on Feb 8, 2017
B.

This is a form of operant conditioning.  Variable indicates that this timing is not consistent and may vary from one trial to the next. So, variable-interval schedule the reinforcement occurs where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.