Maarit takes a course in which she is tested every two weeks.Her studying stops right after a test,followed by a gradual increase to a rapid rate of studying as the next test approaches.Which schedule of reinforcement is consistent with this example

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The schedule of reinforcement in this example is consistent with the fixed-interval schedule. This is because the reinforcement (the test) occurs after a fixed amount of time (two weeks), regardless of how much studying occurs during that time. The gradual increase in studying before the test is often referred to as a "scalloped" pattern of responding, which is characteristic of fixed-interval schedules. Variable-ratio schedules involve reinforcement after a varying number of responses, which is not applicable in this scenario. Variable-interval schedules involve reinforcement after varying amounts of time, which is also not applicable here. Fixed-ratio schedules involve reinforcement after a fixed number of responses, which does not apply to the time-based nature of this scenario.

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