Unit 4 - Schedules of Reinforcement Flashcards
1
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Operant behavior
A
Behavior that operates on the environment, producing consequences.
2
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Fixed Ratio
A
Reinforces a response only after a specified number of responses
Ex. Buy 10 coffees, get 1 free
3
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Variable Ratio
A
Reinforces a response after an unpredictable number of responses, Strongest
Ex. gambling
4
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Fixed Interval
A
Reinforces a response only after a specified time has elapsed.
Ex. weekly paycheck
5
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Variable Interval
A
Reinforces a response at unpredictable time intervals.
Ex. pop quiz
6
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Fixed vs variable
A
Fixed: set amount
Variable: unknown amount
7
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Ratio vs interval
A
Ratio = # of responses / reinforcement
Interval = amount of time / reinforcement
