A partial reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response only after a specified amount of time has elapsed is a ________ schedule.

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The description fits a fixed-interval schedule, which reinforces a response only after a specific amount of time has elapsed. Fixed-ratio reinforces a response after a certain number of responses; variable-ratio reinforces a response after an unpredictable number of responses; and variable-interval reinforces a response after an unpredictable amount of time has elapsed.

A Partial Reinforcement Schedule That Reinforces a Response Only After