Russell's mom wants him to study for two hours each night, so she gives him treats during the evening. Sometimes she gives him the treats after ten minutes, sometimes after thirty minutes. On an average, Russell is given a treat every twenty minutes. Which reinforcement schedule is Russell's mom utilizing?

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Russell's mom is using a variable-interval schedule because the treats are given after varying amounts of time, averaging every twenty minutes, rather than after a fixed period.

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