Partial Reinforcement

Question 0

Fixed ratio schedule

Answer 0

Reinforcement is given after a fixed number of responses

Ex: rolls over twice. Get a treat

Question 1

Partial reinforcement

Answer 1

Only some responses are reinforced. Slowly learning occurs

Ex: slot machine is sporadic

Question 2

Variable radio schedule

Answer 2

Reinforcement is given after a variable number of responses all centered around an average
Ex: vr8 schedule on average every 8 rolls
Lottery and gambling

Question 3

Fixed interval schedule

Answer 3

Fixed set time period must pass before behavior is reinforced
Five minutes pass them reward
50 cent raise every six months

Question 4

Variable interval schedule

Answer 4

Variable time period centered around an average must pass before behavior is reinforced
Ex: vi5 trear after variable time as long as it averages to five minutes

Question 5

Tips

Answer 5

Fixed= set, constant
Variable- unpredictable, centered around a mean
Ratio- number
Intervals - time

Question 6

How can we use it

Answer 6

Train animals
Behavior modification- changing behavior through reinforcement
Token economy’s- prisons tokens for good behavior