Asked by Allison Lashua on Jun 10, 2024

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If a person is paid at the end of each work week, the reinforcement schedule would be ________.

A) variable-interval
B) fixed-interval
C) fixed-ratio
D) variable-ratio

Fixed-interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Reinforcement Schedule

A specific pattern that determines how frequently a behavior is reinforced, significantly influencing the learning process and behavior modification.

Work Week

typically refers to the conventional period of work days, usually Monday through Friday, that constitutes full-time employment.

  • Assessing the influence of reinforcement schedules on maintaining behaviors.
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Adrian HernandezJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The reinforcement schedule for being paid at the end of each work week is a fixed-interval schedule, as the reinforcement (the paycheck) is delivered on a fixed schedule (at the end of the week).