Fixed Interval Schedule: The fixed interval schedule or FI schedule of reinforcement defers reinforcement until behavior occurs after the passage of a fixed interval of time. The FI schedule was originally studied by the psychologist B. F. Skinner
using laboratory animals, and he discovered that the critters would hang around until the last minute before responding. The FI was later used to gain critical insight as to why we procrastinate, pay taxes at the last minute, and never seem to want to take out the garbage until our spouse lowers the boom.
using laboratory animals, and he discovered that the critters would hang around until the last minute before responding. The FI was later used to gain critical insight as to why we procrastinate, pay taxes at the last minute, and never seem to want to take out the garbage until our spouse lowers the boom.
