Long periods of little responding followed by a burst of responding is MOST characteristic of which of the following partial reinforcement schedules?

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Fixed-interval schedules of reinforcement typically produce a pattern of responses that includes long periods of no responding followed by a burst of responding as the time for the next reinforcement approaches. This is because the subject learns that reinforcement is only available after a certain period of time has passed, leading to increased activity as the interval comes to an end.

Long Periods of Little Responding Followed by a Burst of Responding