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The described schedule of reinforcement is a variable interval schedule, where the reinforcement is delivered after a varying amount of time around an average time. This schedule tends to produce a moderate, steady rate of responding. None of the other options (fixed interval, fixed ratio, variable ratio, continuous ratio) fit the described schedule.

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