A teacher gives her class at least one unannounced quiz every week. The students never know which day it will fall on. The teacher is attempting to influence their study habits by using a _____

a) variable-ratio.
b) fixed-ratio.
c) variable-interval.
d) fixed-interval.

Answer: c

Psychology

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a) obedience. b) social facilitation. c) conformity. d) the actor-observer effect.

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Glial cells are the

a. chemicals released by a neuron that alter activity in other neurons. b. electrically charged molecules found inside each neuron. c. cells that support neurons in a variety of ways. d. the thin layer of cells that form a "tunnel" that damaged neuron fibers can follow as they repair themselves.

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