A company pays its employees on Wednesdays, and on Thursdays employee productivity seems to be a little slow. This is an example of which of the following types of reinforcement?

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This is an example of fixed-interval reinforcement, where rewards (in this case, paychecks) are given at fixed time intervals (every Wednesday), leading to a predictable pattern of behavior (reduced productivity on Thursdays).

A Company Pays Its Employees on Wednesdays, and on Thursdays