types of schedules Flashcards
behavior is reinforced every time it happens.
continuous reinforcement
when reinforcement occurs on some occasions but not others.
intermittent schedule
behavior is reinforced when it has occurred a fixed number of times.
fixed ratio
pauses that follow reinforcement, more work required for reinforcement, the longer the pause.
post reinforcement pauses
rate which behavior occurs once it has resumed following reinforcement.
run rate.
might reinforce after the second, eight, sixth, night. like slot machine.
variable ratio
reinforcement is dispensed following a behavior, only when it occurs after a given period of time.
fixed interval
length of the interval during which performing I not reinforced, varies around some average.
variable interval
previously reinforced behavior is never followed by reinforcers.
extinction
the overall effect of extinction is to reduce the frequency of the behavior, the immediate effect is often an abrupt increase.
extinction burst
reappearance of previously reinforced behavior
resurgence
reinforcement is contingent on the continuous performance of behavior for some period of time
fixed duration schedule
the required period of performance varies around some average.
variable duration schedule
reinforcer is given after some time regardless of behavior
fixed time schedule
reinforcer is delivered periodically at regular intervals regardless of what behavior occurs.
variable time schedule
