On a fixed interval schedule of reinforcement, the reinforcer is delivered after
A) the first response during a fixed period of time.
B) a fixed period of time.
C) the first response following a fixed period of time.
D) a fixed number of responses during a set period of time.

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In a fixed interval schedule of reinforcement, the reinforcer is given for the first response made after a set amount of time has passed since the last reinforcement. This means that after a fixed period of time, the next response will be reinforced, which aligns with option C.

On a Fixed Interval Schedule of Reinforcement, the Reinforcer Is