SCHEDULES OF REINFORCEMENT

Question 1

Continuous reinforcement

Answer 1

Reinforcement that follows every response it is intended to strengthen.

Question 2

Partial reinforcement

Answer 2

Reinforcement that follows only some of the responses it is intended to strengthen.

Question 3

Fixed ratio schedule

Answer 3

Reinforcement occurs after a specified number of trials have taken place.

Question 4

Variable ratio schedule

Answer 4

Reinforcement occurs after a changing and unpredictable number of trials have taken place but on average after a specified number of trials.

Question 5

Fixed interval schedule

Answer 5

Reinforcement occurs for the first response after a specified amount of time has passed.

Question 6

Variable interval schedule

Answer 6

Reinforcement occurs for the first response after changing an unpredictable amount of time has passed but on average after a specified amount of time has passed.