In an experiment with an FD-30 schedule, what does the number 30 indicate?

a. the amount of time between reinforcements
b. the number of times the subject must respond
c. the average amount of time between reinforcements
d. the amount of time the subject must respond

Answer: d. the amount of time the subject must respond.
The FD abbreviation indicates a fixed duration schedule. The subject must respond for 30 units of time (seconds, minutes, etc.) to receive a reinforcement.

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