Reinforcement Schedules Flashcards
Continuous reinforcement schedules are most often used to:
Establish new behaviors
A concurrent schedule of reinforcement is operating when:
When 2 schedules of reinforcement are simultaneously available
Which of the following is the best way to thin reinforcement?
Slowly and gradually
Which of the following is an example of a continuous schedule of reinforcement (CRF)?
Mike gets a point each time he raises his hand.
Why are intermittent reinforcement schedules used?
To maintain previously acquired behaviors
What is the best way to prevent ratio strain?
To thin reinforcement gradually
Which of the following is the best reason for thinning reinforcement?
To decrease dependence on the reinforcer in order to demonstrate the behavior.
Variable interval schedules of reinforcement occur:
After a predictable amount of time has passed
Which of the following increases the value of a reinforcer for an individual?
If it is delivered immediately and only available for the display of the target behavior
Differential reinforcement of high rates of behavior are used to:
Decrease the time from the display of one behavior to the next
Differential reinforcement of low rates of behavior is used to:
Increase the amount of time between the display of one behavior to the next
What is ratio strain?
The disruption in the display of the behavior when reinforcement is thinned too quickly
What is the difference between a primary and secondary reinforcer?
A primary reinforcer is one that an individual does not have to learn to value
Which of the following illustrates an FR3 schedule of reinforcement?
Reinforced after the 3rd correct response
Fixed ratio schedules are best used for:
Learning a new behavior
