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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

Question 2

Suppose you are waiting for the 6 p.m. news on TV. Every so often, you take a quick glance at the clock to see if it is now 6 p.m. The frequency with which you look at the clock will most likely resemble the response pattern produced by a _____ schedule of reinforcement.
 
  A) fixed ratio
  B) variable ratio
  C) fixed interval
  D) variable interval



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Answer to Question 1

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