In operant conditioning, presenting reinforcement upon the occurrence of a response only at fixed-time periods is called a _____ schedule.

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Presenting reinforcement at fixed-time periods is called a fixed-interval schedule. The other options (variable-ratio, fixed-ratio, and variable-interval) do not involve using time as a factor in determining when reinforcement is presented.

In Operant Conditioning, Presenting Reinforcement Upon the Occurrence of a Response