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"Fixed-Interval Schedule"

By Kendra Van Wagner, About.com

Definition: In operant conditioning, a schedule of reinforcement 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 much slower responding immediately after the delivery of the reinforcer.

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