A fixed interval is a schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.
Topic 4.3: 4.3 Operant Conditioning
Fixed Interval cheat sheet for homework
Continuous Reinforcement: This is when an organism receives a reinforcer each time it displays a behavior.
Partial Reinforcement: This refers to a situation in which the behavior is reinforced only some of the times it occurs.
The pattern that defines how often a desired response will be reinforced.