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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