Leon's psychology instructor has scheduled an exam every third week of the term. Leon will probably study the most just before an exam and the least just after an exam. This is because the schedule of exams is reinforcing studying according to which schedule?

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The schedule of exams every third week of the term is an example of a fixed-interval schedule, where the reinforcement (the exam) occurs at a fixed time interval. This leads to behavior (studying) increasing around the time of the exam and decreasing immediately after, as Leon anticipates the reinforcement.

Leon's Psychology Instructor Has Scheduled an Exam Every Third Week