FRQ practice

Question 1

fixed interval (reinforcement schedule)

Answer 1

set time between rewards

Question 2

fixed ratio (reinforcement schedule)

Answer 2

reinforcer is given after set number of completed responses

Question 3

variable interval (reinforcement schedule)

Answer 3

reward presented for 1st response after the variable period passed

Question 4

types of research design

Answer 4

observation, case study, survey, cross-sectional longitudinal study

Question 5

shaping

Answer 5

B.F. skinners lab with the rat box which demonstrates behavior through reinforcement

Question 6

independent variable

Answer 6

the manipulated “x” it’s variation does not depend on another one

Question 7

control group

Answer 7

participants that don’t receive experimental treatment

Question 8

variable ratio

Answer 8

behavior that is reinforced after a random # of responses

Question 9

classical conditioning

Answer 9

type of unconscious learning, a biological stimulus is paired with a previous neutral stimulus

Question 10

observational learning

Answer 10

watching the behavior of others

Question 10

observational learning

Answer 10

watching the behavior of others

Question 11

extinction (types of reinforcement)

Answer 11

gradual weakening of conditioned response

Question 12

punishment (types of reinforcement)

Answer 12

any change in a human or animal’s surroundings which, occurring after a given behavior or response, reduces the likelihood of that behavior occurring again

Question 13

positive reinforcement

Answer 13

introduces desirable stimulus after behavior is shown

Question 14

negative reinforcement

Answer 14

desirable stimulus is taken away to increase the likelihood of the desired behavior