Chapter 5b

Question 1

progressive-ratio (PR)

Answer 1

the ratio requirements for reinforcement are increased systematically, typically after each reinforcer

Question 2

breakpoint

Answer 2

the highest ratio value completed on the PR schedule

Question 3

reinforcement efficacy

Answer 3

the effectiveness of reinforcement using the breaking point

Question 4

transition state

Answer 4

when an organism is initially placed on any schedule of reinforcement and typical behavior patterns are not consistent or regular

periods between initial steady state performance and the next steady state

Question 5

ratio strain

Answer 5

pauses longer and longer after reinforcement when moving from CRF to the large FR value

Question 6

interreinforcement interval (IRI)

Answer 6

time between reinforcement

Question 7

molecular account of schedule performance

Answer 7

focus on small moment-to-moment relationships between behavior and its consequences

Question 8

interresponse time (IRT)

Answer 8

the amount of time between two consecutive responses or behaviors

the behavior that occurs between successive responses

Question 9

molar account of schedule performance

Answer 9

concerned with large scale factors that occur over the length of an entire session

Question 10

run of responses

Answer 10

amount of work that precedes reinforcement