WEEK 3 LESSON 9: SCHEDULES OF REINFORCEMENT

Question 1

What is a reinforcement schedule?

Answer 1

A reinforcement schedule is a rule determining how often a behavior is reinforced.

Question 2

What is the difference between continuous and intermittent reinforcement?

Answer 2

Continuous reinforcement rewards every response, while intermittent reinforcement rewards only some responses.

Question 3

What is a fixed ratio reinforcement schedule?

Answer 3

A fixed ratio reinforcement schedule rewards behavior after a set number of responses, such as being paid per every 10 tasks completed.

Question 4

What is a variable ratio reinforcement schedule?

Answer 4

A variable ratio reinforcement schedule rewards behavior after an unpredictable number of responses, such as gambling in a slot machine.

Question 5

What is a fixed interval reinforcement schedule?

Answer 5

A fixed interval reinforcement schedule provides reinforcement after a set period, such as receiving a paycheck every two weeks.

Question 6

What is a variable interval reinforcement schedule?

Answer 6

A variable interval reinforcement schedule provides reinforcement at unpredictable time intervals, such as checking for social media notifications.