An instructor administers exams every 2 weeks throughout the term of her course. As a result, a sizeable percentage of the students in her class study very hard every 2 weeks and do little studying in between. This example is most similar to which partial reinforcement schedule?
A)Fixed interval schedule
B)Fixed ratio schedule
C)Variable interval schedule
D)Variable ratio schedule

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A fixed interval schedule involves providing a reinforcement after a specific amount of time has passed, which in this case is the exams given every 2 weeks. This leads to increased behavior (studying) as the time for reinforcement (exam) approaches.

An Instructor Administers Exams Every 2 Weeks Throughout the Term