AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A fixed interval is a set amount of time between occurrences of something like a reward, result, or review. Some examples of a fixed interval schedule are a monthly review at work, a teacher giving a reward for good behavior each class, and a weekly paycheck.

Detailed explanation-2: -A weekly paycheck is a good example of a fixed-interval schedule. The employee receives reinforcement every seven days, which may result in a higher response rate as payday approaches.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is d. fixed interval. This occurs on the basis of an exact amount of time (two weeks), so it is fixed (exact) interval (time).

Detailed explanation-4: -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. operant conditioning: form of learning in which the stimulus/experience happens after the behavior is demonstrated.