A ____ schedule of reinforcement is being applied when reinforcement is delivered only after a constant amount of time has passed,regardless of the number of desired behaviors that have occurred.
A) variable ratio
B) fixed interval
C) fixed ratio
D) continuous

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In a fixed interval schedule of reinforcement, reinforcement is delivered only after a fixed amount of time has elapsed, regardless of how many desired behaviors have occurred. This schedule tends to produce a scalloped pattern of responding, where there is a burst of responding just before the reinforcement is due.

A ____ Schedule of Reinforcement Is Being Applied When Reinforcement