test 2 shcedules of reinforcement

Question 1

what is Continuous reinforcement?

Answer 1

the response (R) is reinforced every single time it occurs

Question 2

what is Partial reinforcement

Answer 2

you reinforce the response (R) only some of the time

Question 3

what is Ratio schedules

Answer 3

reinforcement (Sr+) depends on the the # of times a R occurs

Question 4

what is fixed ratio

Answer 4

the # of R required for a Sr+ is always the same (predictability)

Question 5

Variable ratio

Answer 5

reinforcer is given for an average # of R’s the # of R’s needed for this case is unpredictable

Question 6

Fixed interval

Answer 6

reinforce the first response after a set or fixed time interval (element of predictability)

Question 7

Variable interval

Answer 7

there is an average interval of time between reinforcers (Sr+). Reinforce the first R after an unpredictable & varying time interval

Question 8

Shaping

Answer 8

learning through successive approximations