With operant conditioning, when a variable-interval schedule of reinforcement is in place, a response will only be reinforced after:

a. a specified, unchanging period of time has elapsed
b. an unpredictable period of time has elapsed
c. a specified, unchanging number of responses have been made
d. an unpredictable number of responses have been made


B

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