Week 4 Prep Video Flashcards
Schedules of Reinforcement
Ratio schedule
Interval Schedule
Fixed Schedule
Variable Schedule
Ratio schedule
Reinforcements are based on the amount of responding
enforcment after set # of responces
Ratio=amount
Interval Schedule
reinforcements are based on the amount of time between reinforcements
reinforment given after # of time has passed
Interval = time
Fixed Schedule:
Schedule of reinforcement stays the same
Consistent - reinforcment delivered after every correct response
Fixed schedule = predictible
Variable schedule = unbredictible
Variable Schedule:
Schedule of reinforcement can very between reinforcement (but is tied to an average)
Variable schedule = unbredictible
Fixed schedule = predictible
a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed
Fixed Ratio
Reinforcement is delivered after a specific number of responses have been completed
ex: child has too do 5 chores before allowance is rewarded
Ratio=amount
Ex: 1000 steps taken = smart watch gives an award
Variable Ratio
The number of responses required to get a reinforcement changes between reinforcements
Ex: Gambling (slot machines.)
Players want to win a jackpot, but timing is unpredictable bc. of slot machine’s random number generator (RNG).
Ratio=amount
Fixed Interval
Fixed-interval schedules reinforces that first response occurring after a set amount of time
Reinforcement is delivered based on a predictable time interval
Ex. Paychecks, Report cards, Allowance at end of week
Variable Interval
Variable Interval is when a first response is reinforced following a variable amount of time
Reinforcement is delivered at unpredictable time intervals (tied to an average)
ex: Checking insta for likes, Waiting for an elevator
Reinforcment
what happens when a consequence makes a behaviour more likely
Punishment
what happens when a consequence makes a behaviour less likely to occur
When the consequence is something undesirable not happening, this is called
Negative Reinforcement
Ex: Elimination of pain bc. advil, taking away chores because kid got A
(-) increases the likelihood of a desired behavior by taking away something unpleasant
When the consequence is something desirable happening, this is called
Positive Reinforcement
(+) giving a treat to a dog that sits
increases the likelihood of a desired behavior by adding something plesant
When the consequence is something undesirable happening, this is called
Positive Punishment
increasing ammount of chores becasue kid neglects them
Something is **added **to the mix (chores) to discourage a bad behavior (neglecting chores)
When the consequence is something desirable not happening, this is called
Negative Punishment
Child bites another kid –> parent takes away toy
Something is **taken **away (toy) to discourage a bad behavior (bitting)
