Lila doesn't like her personality psychology class because the instructor uses unannounced pop exams to test the students. As a result, Lila 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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The instructor's testing schedule is unpredictable, meaning there is a varying amount of time between tests (variable interval). The other options involve a predictable schedule (fixed ratio or fixed interval), which is not the case in this scenario.

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