Chapter 7: Schedules and theories of reinforcement

Question 1

Schedule of reinforcement

Answer 1

the response requirement that must be met to obtain reinforcement - what exactly has to be done for that reinforcement to be delivered

Question 2

Continuous reinforcement schedules

Answer 2

a schedule in which each specified response is reinforced (CRF)
*rat gets food EVERY time he presses the lever

Question 3

Intermittent (partial) reinforcement schedule

Answer 3

schedule where only some responses are reinforced

Question 4

Fixed ration FR schedule

Answer 4

reinforcement is contingent upon a FIXED predictable number of responses
*FR5 - rat presses lever 5 times he gets a treat

Question 5

Post reinforcement pause (PRP)

Answer 5

short pause following the attainment of each reinforcer

Question 6

rich/dense vs lean

Answer 6

lower FR schedule rich
higher lean

Question 7

ratio strain

Answer 7

a disruption in responding due due to an overly demanding response requirement

Question 8

Variable ratio VR schedule

Answer 8

reinforcement is contingent upon a varying unpredictable number of responses
*VR5 rat has to emit an AVERAGE of 5 lever presses for food
*little to no PRP
*generally produce high steady ROR

Question 9

Fixed Interval schedule FI

Answer 9

reinforcement is contingent upon the first response after a certain fixed, predictable amount of time
** scalloped diagram
*PRP

Question 10

Variable interval VI schedule

Answer 10

reinforcement is contingent upon the first response after a varying, unpredictable period of time
*VI 30” rats will get treat AVERAGE of every 30 seconds
* usually moderate steady ROR
* little to no PRP