Asked by Grant Haake on Jun 03, 2024

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A fixed interval schedule to administer rewards tends to produce ____ behavior?

A) high energy
B) consistent
C) uneven
D) fixed

Fixed Interval Schedule

A reinforcement strategy in behavioral psychology where rewards are delivered at consistent, predetermined intervals of time.

Administer Rewards

The process of allocating incentives or benefits to individuals or groups based on their performance or achievements.

Uneven

Lacking uniformity, consistency, or equivalence; not even or balanced in distribution or arrangement.

  • Discern the consequences of varying reinforcement schedules on behavioral patterns.
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Zybrea KnightJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A fixed interval schedule of reinforcement typically produces a pattern of behavior where responses become more frequent as the time for the next reward approaches, leading to uneven or scalloped patterns of response rates.