4 Schedules Of Partial Reinforcement Flashcards
1
Q
Variable ratio
A
Behavior is reinforced after an unpredictable # of times
Ex gambling
2
Q
Fixed interval
A
One reinforcement is given after a fixed amount of time
Ex paid by the hour
3
Q
Variable interval
A
Reinforcement is given after an unpredictable amount of time
Ex. Starving artist
4
Q
Fixed Ratio
A
Behavior is reinforced only after the behavior occurs a specified # of times
Ex training a dog to sit but not rewarding him until he’s done it by himself
