A salaried paycheck is an example of a _____ reinforcement schedule, whereas piece-rate pay is an example of a _____ reinforcement schedule.
A) continuous; fixed interval
B) fixed interval; fixed ratio
C) variable ratio; variable interval
D) variable interval; fixed ratio
E) fixed ratio; continuous

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A salaried paycheck is given at regular intervals (e.g., bi-weekly), which is a fixed interval schedule. Piece-rate pay is given after a set number of tasks are completed, which is a fixed ratio schedule.

A Salaried Paycheck Is an Example of a _____ Reinforcement