Lila Doesn't Like Her Psychology Class Because the Instructor Uses

question 400

Multiple Choice

Lila doesn't like her psychology class because the instructor uses unannounced pop exams to test the class. As a result, she never knows when she will be tested. Her instructor is testing her on a ________ schedule.

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

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