What kind of reinforcement schedule does a salaried employee, receiving a check every 14 days, experience?

The scenario describes a salaried employee who receives a paycheck on a consistent schedule every 14 days. This type of reinforcement schedule is known as a fixed interval schedule, where reinforcement (in this case, the paycheck) is provided after a specific amount of time has elapsed, which is fixed and predictable.

In a fixed interval schedule, the behavior (such as working) is reinforced after a set period, leading to a pattern where the employee knows exactly when to expect their paycheck. This can lead to a behavior pattern where the employee may increase their effort as the payday approaches, knowing that their reward is coming after a fixed duration each time.

The other schedules mentioned involve different forms of reinforcement frequency or timing. For example, a continuous reinforcement schedule would involve reinforcement after every desired behavior, while variable interval schedules provide reinforcement after varying amounts of time, creating unpredictability. Variable ratio schedules reinforce behaviors after an uncertain number of responses, which is also not applicable in this scenario. Thus, the reinforcement schedule that best fits the situation of a salaried employee receiving payments on a regular, fixed basis is indeed a fixed interval schedule.