Reinforcement Schedules & LIMA Principal

Question 1

Type of reinforcement schedule: continuous reinforcement

Answer 1

Is the repeated reinforcement of a behaviour every time it happens - one reinforcer for one response

Question 2

Type of reinforcement schedule: fixed duration

Answer 2

Schedules require the behaviour to be performed for a set period of time before the reinforcement / reward is delivered

Question 3

Type of reinforcement schedule: variable ratio

Answer 3

Schedule of reinforcement where a behaviour is reinforced after a random number of responses, results in high steady rates of responding- varying type of reinforcer

Question 4

Type of reinforcement schedule: differential reinforcement

Answer 4

The process of reinforcing a specific response in a particular context and not reinforcing other responses

Question 5

Type of reinforcement schedule: fixed ratio

Answer 5

Reinforcement is delivered after the completion of a fixed number of responses

Question 6

What does LIMA stand for ?

Answer 6

Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive

Question 7

Describe the LIMA principle:

Answer 7

Methods of training that cause the least stress, pain and discomfort, animal welfare needs should be put at forefront of training

Question 8

Order of Training methods under LIMA principle:

Answer 8

Least Intrusive:

1. Medical, nutritional, physical
2. Antecedent arrangements (environment)
3. Positive reinforcement

Avoided if possible:

4. Differential reinforcement
5. Extinction, negative punishment / reinforcement

Most intrusive - only used if it’s an emergency:

6. Positive punishment