In which reinforcement schedule is a reinforcement given for the first response after an unpredictable amount of time has elapsed

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In a variable interval schedule, a reinforcement is given for the first response after an unpredictable amount of time has elapsed. This schedule produces a steady rate of responding since the individual is unsure of when the next reinforcement will occur.

In Which Reinforcement Schedule Is a Reinforcement Given for the First