Psychology / Unit 5 Psych 0575 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Schedule for a Burst Before a Deadline
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The idea
A burst of effort before a fixed point is produced by a fixed-interval schedule, where reinforcement follows a set amount of time.
In practice
Output climbs steeply in the days before a monthly review and drops the day after.
Where people slip
The post-reinforcement pause is part of this pattern. The trough is not a motivation failure.
Your place on the trail
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Unlocks
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