If Response A is reinforced on a VI 10 minute schedule and Response B is reinforced on a VI 20 minute schedule one would expect the animal to:

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Variable interval (VI) schedules reinforce the first response after an average time has elapsed. A VI 10-minute schedule offers more frequent reinforcement opportunities than a VI 20-minute schedule, leading to a higher response rate for the behavior reinforced on the shorter schedule.

If Response a Is Reinforced on a VI 10 Minute