Every time Mark studies for a test between 8 PM and 11 PM, he gets at least 95% correct on the test. If he studies at any other time, he never gets more than 75% correct. After this happens enough times, Mark decides to study only between 8 and 11. Time has become a_________ , and Mark's behavior is_________ .
A) reinforcement schedule, being partially reinforced
B) discriminative stimulus, under stimulus control
C) discriminative stimulus, undergoing extinction
D) reinforcer, predictable

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Time acts as a discriminative stimulus because it signals when studying is most effective (leading to high test scores), and Mark's behavior of choosing to study only during this time frame is under stimulus control, as it is influenced by the conditions (time) that predict successful outcomes.

Every Time Mark Studies for a Test Between 8 PM