If a response is reinforced, on average, after 60 seconds has elapsed since the previous reinforcer delivery, what kind of reinforcement schedule is in effect?
A) fixed-interval
B) fixed-ratio
C) variable-ratio
D) variable-interval
E) variable-response

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This is an example of a variable-interval reinforcement schedule, where reinforcements are provided after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, but on average, this time is 60 seconds. Fixed-interval schedules would provide reinforcement after a specific, constant amount of time, not on average.

If a Response Is Reinforced, on Average, After 60 Seconds