The schedule of reinforcement that produces an uneven response pattern varying from a very slow, unenergetic response immediately following reinforcement to a very fast, vigorous response immediately preceding reinforcement is known as .
A) fixed ratio
B) variable ratio
C) fixed interval
D) variable interval

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A fixed interval schedule produces a "scalloped" response pattern, where responses are slow after reinforcement and increase as the time for the next reinforcement approaches.

The Schedule of Reinforcement That Produces an Uneven Response Pattern