Test 3- Learning cp 5 PT5

Question 1

In operant conditioning, the rule for determining when and how often reinforcers will be delivered

Answer 1

Schedule of reinforcement

Question 2

A reinforcement schedule in which the correct response is reinforced after a FIXED LENGTH of time since the last reinforcement.

Answer 2

Fixed-interval schedule

Question 3

A reinforcement schedule in which the correct response is reinforced after VARYING lengths of time following the last reinforcement.

Answer 3

Variable-interval schedule

Question 4

A reinforcement schedule in which the correct response is reinforced after a fixed NUMBER of correct responses.

Answer 4

Fixed-ratio schedule

Question 5

A reinforcement schedule in which a VARYING NUMBER of correct responses must occur before reinforcement is presented.

Answer 5

Variable-ratio schedule