At the Start of the Term, Many Students Engage in Little

question 107

Multiple Choice

At the start of the term, many students engage in little or no studying. This is followed by a gradual increase in studying as the first exam approaches. This pattern of studying most closely approximates the response pattern produced by a _____ schedule of reinforcement.

• A) fixed ratio
• B) variable interval
• C) variable ratio
• D) fixed interval

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Definitions:

Epidermis

The outermost layer of cells covering an organism, particularly in plants and animals, serving as a protective barrier against the environment.

Sclereid Cells

Specialized thick-walled plant cells that contribute to the hardness of nuts, seeds, and certain fruits.

Chloroplasts

Organelles found in the cells of green plants and photosynthetic algae that conduct photosynthesis by capturing light energy to synthesize carbohydrates.

Underground Stem

A stem of a plant that grows beneath the surface of the soil which can store food or be reproductive, examples include rhizomes and tubers.