Dr.Authement has developed several alternative plans to increase the number of online practice quizzes his students complete.Which plan below is correctly matched with the reinforcement schedule it illustrates?
A) 1 bonus point for every 2 online practice quizzes completed - continuous schedule
B) 1 bonus point awarded every 2 weeks if 2 or more quizzes have been completed - fixed-ratio schedule
C) 1 bonus point awarded every now and then (about 2 weeks on average) if 2 or more quizzes have been completed recently - variable interval
D) 0.5 bonus point awarded for each quiz completed - fixed-interval schedule

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Plan C is an example of a variable interval reinforcement schedule, where the reinforcement (bonus point) is given at varying intervals, roughly every two weeks, if the student has completed two or more quizzes recently. This schedule is less predictable, which can actually increase motivation for students to complete more quizzes.

DrAuthement Has Developed Several Alternative Plans to Increase the Number