Midterms and finals are examples of _____________reinforcement, while pop quizzes are an example of _____________reinforcement

A) Fixed ratio, variable interval
B) Fixed interval, variable interval
C) Fixed interval, variable ratio
D) Variable ratio, fixed ratio

Fixed Ratio

In operant conditioning, a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after a set number of responses.

Variable Interval

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule where responses are rewarded after unpredictable time intervals.

Pop Quizzes

Surprise tests given without prior warning to students, usually to assess their attentiveness or retention of learned material.