Maarit takes a course in which she is tested every two weeks. Her studying falls off right after a test, followed by a gradual increase to a rapid rate of studying as the next test approaches. On which reinforcement schedule does her studying conform to the typical pattern of responding ?

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With a fixed-interval reinforcement schedule, the behavior (in this case, studying) is typically low immediately after reinforcement (a test), followed by a gradual increase as the next reinforcement (the next test) approaches. This is consistent with Maarit's studying pattern. The other reinforcement schedules listed (variable-ratio, variable-interval, and fixed-ratio) do not show this particular pattern.

Maarit Takes a Course in Which She Is Tested Every