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Detailed explanation-1: -A fixed-interval reinforcement is when the reward only happens after a certain amount of time. For example, every 5 minutes, a reward will be given when the right action occurs; participants do not get a reward between intervals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fixed refers to the number of responses between reinforcements, or the amount of time between reinforcements, which is set and unchanging. Variable refers to the number of responses or amount of time between reinforcements, which varies or changes.

Detailed explanation-3: -fixed interval reinforcement schedule: behavior is rewarded after a set amount of time. fixed ratio reinforcement schedule: set number of responses must occur before a behavior is rewarded.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fixed-interval schedules are those where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed. This schedule causes high amounts of responding near the end of the interval but slower responding immediately after the delivery of the reinforcer.