You are expecting an important letter in the mail. As the regular delivery time approaches you glance more and more frequently out the window,searching for the letter carrier. Your behavior in this situation typifies that associated with which schedule of reinforcement?

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Fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement is defined as a schedule in which a specific amount of time must pass before a response is reinforced. In this situation, the arrival of the mail carrier is expected at a specific time, which is the fixed interval. The behavior of the individual checking the window frequently is typical of this schedule as they want to be present or near the door when the mail carrier comes.

You Are Expecting an Important Letter in the Mail