Operant Variables

Question 1

Reinforcement

Answer 1

Makes behavior REPEAT

Question 2

Primary reinforcement

Answer 2

Satisfies a need (food/sleep/water)

Question 3

Secondary reinforcement

Answer 3

Learned value (Money)

Question 4

Positive reinforcement

Answer 4

REWARDS

Question 5

Continuous Reinforcement

Answer 5

Every correct response is reinforced/rewarded

Vending machines

Question 6

Partial reinforcement

Answer 6

Some but not all correct responses are reinforced

Ratio- after BEHAVIOR occurs

Interval- after a TIME period has elapsed

Question 7

Reinforcement schedules

Answer 7

Fixed ratio: specific # responses will trigger reward

Clean BOTH cars-> $20

Question 8

Variable ratio

Answer 8

Reinforcement happens after a varying # of responses

Slot machines

Question 9

Fixed interval

Answer 9

Reinforcement happens after pre determines amount of time

Work at job-> paid every month

Question 10

Variable interval

Answer 10

Reinforcement happens after a specific period of time BUT this time always varies in length!

When will she get her money??