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What is a schedule of reinforcement?
What is a schedule of reinforcement?
A program or rule that determines which occurrence is followed by a reinforcer.
What are the two main types of reinforcement schedules?
What are the two main types of reinforcement schedules?
- Positive and Negative
- Fixed and Variable
- Ratio and Interval (correct)
- Continuous and Intermittent
What is the term for a schedule where every response is reinforced?
What is the term for a schedule where every response is reinforced?
- Intermittent Reinforcement
- Partial Reinforcement
- Continuous Reinforcement (correct)
- Variable Reinforcement
What is the primary function of a cumulative recorder?
What is the primary function of a cumulative recorder?
Post-reinforcement pauses are more common in fixed-ratio schedules than in variable-ratio schedules.
Post-reinforcement pauses are more common in fixed-ratio schedules than in variable-ratio schedules.
What is the primary difference between interval and ratio schedules?
What is the primary difference between interval and ratio schedules?
Fixed-interval schedules typically produce a scalloped pattern on a cumulative record.
Fixed-interval schedules typically produce a scalloped pattern on a cumulative record.
What is the main characteristic of a concurrent schedule?
What is the main characteristic of a concurrent schedule?
Which of the following is a measure of relative rate of responding in a concurrent schedule?
Which of the following is a measure of relative rate of responding in a concurrent schedule?
What is the primary advantage of concurrent schedules for research?
What is the primary advantage of concurrent schedules for research?
What is the main function of the cumulative recorder?
What is the main function of the cumulative recorder?
Describe the relationship between inter-response time (IRT) and reinforcement schedules.
Describe the relationship between inter-response time (IRT) and reinforcement schedules.
What is a key characteristic of variable-ratio schedules?
What is a key characteristic of variable-ratio schedules?
What are the main types of schedules of reinforcement?
What are the main types of schedules of reinforcement?
What does a fixed-interval schedule (FI) mean?
What does a fixed-interval schedule (FI) mean?
What does a variable-ratio schedule (VR) mean?
What does a variable-ratio schedule (VR) mean?
A post-reinforcement pause occurs after reinforcement is delivered on a fixed-ratio schedule.
A post-reinforcement pause occurs after reinforcement is delivered on a fixed-ratio schedule.
What is a concurrent schedule?
What is a concurrent schedule?
What is the primary difference between interval and ratio schedules of reinforcement?
What is the primary difference between interval and ratio schedules of reinforcement?
What is the benefit of using a cumulative recorder to chart behavior?
What is the benefit of using a cumulative recorder to chart behavior?
What is the "fixed-interval scallop"?
What is the "fixed-interval scallop"?
What is a "ratio strain"?
What is a "ratio strain"?
A fixed-ratio schedule delivers reinforcement after a set number of responses, while a variable-ratio schedule delivers reinforcement after a random number of responses.
A fixed-ratio schedule delivers reinforcement after a set number of responses, while a variable-ratio schedule delivers reinforcement after a random number of responses.
In a continuous reinforcement schedule, every response is reinforced.
In a continuous reinforcement schedule, every response is reinforced.
What does CRF stand for?
What does CRF stand for?
What is the difference between a partial/intermittent reinforcement schedule and a continuous reinforcement schedule?
What is the difference between a partial/intermittent reinforcement schedule and a continuous reinforcement schedule?
What is the name of the schedule of reinforcement where reinforcement is delivered after a fixed, predetermined number of responses?
What is the name of the schedule of reinforcement where reinforcement is delivered after a fixed, predetermined number of responses?
In a fixed-ratio schedule, what is the term used to indicate the total number of responses that have occurred up to a specific point in time?
In a fixed-ratio schedule, what is the term used to indicate the total number of responses that have occurred up to a specific point in time?
The slope of a cumulative record in a fixed-ratio schedule reflects the rate of responding.
The slope of a cumulative record in a fixed-ratio schedule reflects the rate of responding.
What is a post-reinforcement pause?
What is a post-reinforcement pause?
What does the term 'ratio run' refer to in the context of reinforcement schedules?
What does the term 'ratio run' refer to in the context of reinforcement schedules?
What is a variable-ratio schedule?
What is a variable-ratio schedule?
Variable-ratio schedules are more likely to generate predictable pauses in response rates than fixed-ratio schedules.
Variable-ratio schedules are more likely to generate predictable pauses in response rates than fixed-ratio schedules.
What is a fixed-interval schedule?
What is a fixed-interval schedule?
What is a fixed-interval scallop?
What is a fixed-interval scallop?
The fixed-interval scallop indicates that the organism has learned to anticipate the time of reinforcement.
The fixed-interval scallop indicates that the organism has learned to anticipate the time of reinforcement.
What is a variable-interval schedule?
What is a variable-interval schedule?
Variable-interval schedules tend to produce high and consistent rates of responding.
Variable-interval schedules tend to produce high and consistent rates of responding.
What is the IRT?
What is the IRT?
What is the Feedback Function?
What is the Feedback Function?
Concurrent schedules make it possible to study choice behavior in experimental settings.
Concurrent schedules make it possible to study choice behavior in experimental settings.
If an organism is responding to a 'left key' in a concurrent schedule, how is its relative rate of responding calculated?
If an organism is responding to a 'left key' in a concurrent schedule, how is its relative rate of responding calculated?
The relative rate of reinforcement earned for each response alternative can be calculated comparably to the relative rate of response.
The relative rate of reinforcement earned for each response alternative can be calculated comparably to the relative rate of response.
Schedules of reinforcement are an important tool in understanding how learned behavior is acquired and maintained.
Schedules of reinforcement are an important tool in understanding how learned behavior is acquired and maintained.
Which of the following factors can determine which occurrence of the instrumental response is reinforced?
Which of the following factors can determine which occurrence of the instrumental response is reinforced?
What is the term for a schedule of reinforcement where every response results in delivery of the reinforcer?
What is the term for a schedule of reinforcement where every response results in delivery of the reinforcer?
What is the term used for fixed ratio schedule where 10 responses will get a reinforcer?
What is the term used for fixed ratio schedule where 10 responses will get a reinforcer?
What is the term for a pause in responding that typically occurs just after reinforcement on a fixed ratio schedule?
What is the term for a pause in responding that typically occurs just after reinforcement on a fixed ratio schedule?
What is the term for a schedule of reinforcement where the time that has to pass before a response is reinforced is constant from one trial to the next?
What is the term for a schedule of reinforcement where the time that has to pass before a response is reinforced is constant from one trial to the next?
What is the term for a schedule of reinforcement where the time required to set up the reinforcer varies from one trial to the next?
What is the term for a schedule of reinforcement where the time required to set up the reinforcer varies from one trial to the next?
Which schedule, VR or VI, is most likely to result in predictable pauses in response rates?
Which schedule, VR or VI, is most likely to result in predictable pauses in response rates?
What is the term used for a schedule of reinforcement that involves more than one response option or reinforcer, allowing the subject to change between them at any time?
What is the term used for a schedule of reinforcement that involves more than one response option or reinforcer, allowing the subject to change between them at any time?
What is the term for the interval between successive responses in a schedule of reinforcement?
What is the term for the interval between successive responses in a schedule of reinforcement?
What is the term for the overall outcome of a subject's responses over an extended period of time, reflecting how often reinforcement is received?
What is the term for the overall outcome of a subject's responses over an extended period of time, reflecting how often reinforcement is received?
What is the definition of the "Schedule of Reinforcement"?
What is the definition of the "Schedule of Reinforcement"?
What are the four subtypes of reinforcement schedules?
What are the four subtypes of reinforcement schedules?
A schedule where reinforcement is delivered after a ______ number of responses is called a Fixed-Ratio schedule.
A schedule where reinforcement is delivered after a ______ number of responses is called a Fixed-Ratio schedule.
In a Fixed-Interval schedule, the time interval between reinforcement delivery is variable.
In a Fixed-Interval schedule, the time interval between reinforcement delivery is variable.
What does the term "Cumulative Record" refer to?
What does the term "Cumulative Record" refer to?
What does the term "Post-Reinforcement Pause" refer to?
What does the term "Post-Reinforcement Pause" refer to?
What does the term "Ratio Run" refer to?
What does the term "Ratio Run" refer to?
A Variable-Ratio schedule means that the number of responses needed for reinforcement is constant across trials.
A Variable-Ratio schedule means that the number of responses needed for reinforcement is constant across trials.
Which reinforcement schedule is expected to produce a steadier rate of responding, without predictable pauses? (Choose one)
Which reinforcement schedule is expected to produce a steadier rate of responding, without predictable pauses? (Choose one)
Fixed-Interval schedules are more likely to generate a steep increase in response rates just before the reinforcement is delivered compared to Variable-Interval schedules.
Fixed-Interval schedules are more likely to generate a steep increase in response rates just before the reinforcement is delivered compared to Variable-Interval schedules.
What is the term for the interval between successive responses in a reinforcement schedule?
What is the term for the interval between successive responses in a reinforcement schedule?
Inter-Response Times are most frequent when the reinforcement schedules are of a fixed ratio.
Inter-Response Times are most frequent when the reinforcement schedules are of a fixed ratio.
What is the term for the overall rate of reinforcement delivery in a specific experimental session?
What is the term for the overall rate of reinforcement delivery in a specific experimental session?
Concurrent schedules are characterized by the participant responding back and forth between multiple different response options to obtain a reinforcer.
Concurrent schedules are characterized by the participant responding back and forth between multiple different response options to obtain a reinforcer.
What is the name of the measure that evaluates the relative rate of responding to a particular response option in a concurrent schedule?
What is the name of the measure that evaluates the relative rate of responding to a particular response option in a concurrent schedule?
Relative Rates of Responding can be calculated for each response alternative in a concurrent schedule.
Relative Rates of Responding can be calculated for each response alternative in a concurrent schedule.
What is the main factor that influences how an instrumental response is learned or maintained by reinforcement?
What is the main factor that influences how an instrumental response is learned or maintained by reinforcement?
In simple reinforcement schedules, what single factor can determine which response is reinforced?
In simple reinforcement schedules, what single factor can determine which response is reinforced?
When discussing reinforcement schedules, which characteristic is not generally considered a single determining factor for reinforcement?
When discussing reinforcement schedules, which characteristic is not generally considered a single determining factor for reinforcement?
How does a schedule of reinforcement primarily affect instrumental responses?
How does a schedule of reinforcement primarily affect instrumental responses?
Which aspect of reinforcement schedules can most significantly modify the way an instrumental response is reinforced?
Which aspect of reinforcement schedules can most significantly modify the way an instrumental response is reinforced?
What type of reinforcement schedule delivers a reinforcer after a specific number of responses?
What type of reinforcement schedule delivers a reinforcer after a specific number of responses?
Which of the following schedules likely produces high rates of responding without predictable pauses?
Which of the following schedules likely produces high rates of responding without predictable pauses?
What term describes a schedule where reinforcement occurs after varying time intervals?
What term describes a schedule where reinforcement occurs after varying time intervals?
Which schedule requires a consistent number of responses for reinforcement but allows for some variation in timing?
Which schedule requires a consistent number of responses for reinforcement but allows for some variation in timing?
Continuous reinforcement is characterized as which type of schedule?
Continuous reinforcement is characterized as which type of schedule?
What characterizes a variable-ratio (VR) schedule?
What characterizes a variable-ratio (VR) schedule?
What is the likely outcome when the ratio requirement is suddenly increased in a fixed-ratio schedule?
What is the likely outcome when the ratio requirement is suddenly increased in a fixed-ratio schedule?
What characterizes a fixed-interval schedule in terms of response rate?
What characterizes a fixed-interval schedule in terms of response rate?
Which of the following best describes a post-reinforcement pause?
Which of the following best describes a post-reinforcement pause?
What does the slope of a cumulative record indicate in a fixed-ratio schedule?
What does the slope of a cumulative record indicate in a fixed-ratio schedule?
Which statement accurately describes a variable-interval schedule?
Which statement accurately describes a variable-interval schedule?
What is a common feature of both fixed-ratio and fixed-interval schedules?
What is a common feature of both fixed-ratio and fixed-interval schedules?
What is one crucial difference between fixed-ratio (FR) and variable-ratio (VR) schedules?
What is one crucial difference between fixed-ratio (FR) and variable-ratio (VR) schedules?
What effect does a variable-ratio schedule have on response rates compared to fixed-ratio schedules?
What effect does a variable-ratio schedule have on response rates compared to fixed-ratio schedules?
How does the timing of reinforcement delivery in an interval schedule affect behavior?
How does the timing of reinforcement delivery in an interval schedule affect behavior?
What is the primary role of inter-response time (IRT) in reinforcement schedules?
What is the primary role of inter-response time (IRT) in reinforcement schedules?
Which of the following accurately describes concurrent schedules?
Which of the following accurately describes concurrent schedules?
How can the relative rate of reinforcement be calculated for response alternatives?
How can the relative rate of reinforcement be calculated for response alternatives?
What does the feedback function assess in an experimental session?
What does the feedback function assess in an experimental session?
What is a characteristic effect observed in response rates when using ratio schedules?
What is a characteristic effect observed in response rates when using ratio schedules?
What is the main factor that determines which occurrence of the instrumental response is followed by reinforcement in simple reinforcement schedules?
What is the main factor that determines which occurrence of the instrumental response is followed by reinforcement in simple reinforcement schedules?
How does the structure of a fixed-ratio schedule primarily influence behavioral responses?
How does the structure of a fixed-ratio schedule primarily influence behavioral responses?
Which of the following correctly describes what influences the learning and maintenance of instrumental responses in schedules of reinforcement?
Which of the following correctly describes what influences the learning and maintenance of instrumental responses in schedules of reinforcement?
Which aspect is NOT typically associated with the characteristics of simple schedules of reinforcement?
Which aspect is NOT typically associated with the characteristics of simple schedules of reinforcement?
In what way does the timing of reinforcement affect learning in simple reinforcement schedules?
In what way does the timing of reinforcement affect learning in simple reinforcement schedules?
What characteristic is unique to ratio schedules of reinforcement compared to interval schedules?
What characteristic is unique to ratio schedules of reinforcement compared to interval schedules?
Which description best fits continuous reinforcement (CRF)?
Which description best fits continuous reinforcement (CRF)?
What occurs during a post-reinforcement pause in fixed-ratio schedules?
What occurs during a post-reinforcement pause in fixed-ratio schedules?
What does a variable-ratio schedule primarily influence in a subject's behavior?
What does a variable-ratio schedule primarily influence in a subject's behavior?
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of fixed-interval (FI) schedules compared to fixed-ratio (FR) schedules?
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of fixed-interval (FI) schedules compared to fixed-ratio (FR) schedules?
What effect does a sudden increase in ratio requirement have on responding behavior?
What effect does a sudden increase in ratio requirement have on responding behavior?
Which of the following best describes the implications of a variable-ratio schedule compared to a fixed-ratio schedule in terms of response predictability?
Which of the following best describes the implications of a variable-ratio schedule compared to a fixed-ratio schedule in terms of response predictability?
How is the slope of a cumulative record indicative of the rate of responding?
How is the slope of a cumulative record indicative of the rate of responding?
What is a characteristic behavior immediately following reinforcement in a fixed-ratio schedule?
What is a characteristic behavior immediately following reinforcement in a fixed-ratio schedule?
What does a Fixed-Ratio 10 (FR10) schedule imply regarding reinforcement?
What does a Fixed-Ratio 10 (FR10) schedule imply regarding reinforcement?
How does a fixed-interval schedule influence the pacing of responses before reinforcement?
How does a fixed-interval schedule influence the pacing of responses before reinforcement?
What characterizes the response rate in variable-interval schedules compared to fixed-interval schedules?
What characterizes the response rate in variable-interval schedules compared to fixed-interval schedules?
In terms of reinforcement delivery, what key difference exists between fixed and variable interval schedules?
In terms of reinforcement delivery, what key difference exists between fixed and variable interval schedules?
What is a consequence of the fixed-interval scallop on cumulative records?
What is a consequence of the fixed-interval scallop on cumulative records?
How does a variable ratio schedule differ from a fixed ratio schedule in terms of reinforcement delivery?
How does a variable ratio schedule differ from a fixed ratio schedule in terms of reinforcement delivery?
What best explains the relationship between inter-response times and reinforcement in a schedule?
What best explains the relationship between inter-response times and reinforcement in a schedule?
In a concurrent schedule, which calculation reflects the relative rate of responding for a 'right key'?
In a concurrent schedule, which calculation reflects the relative rate of responding for a 'right key'?
What characterizes a feedback function in the context of reinforcement schedules?
What characterizes a feedback function in the context of reinforcement schedules?
Which statement accurately describes concurrent schedules in behavioral experiments?
Which statement accurately describes concurrent schedules in behavioral experiments?
Which of the following best defines the term 'inter-response time'?
Which of the following best defines the term 'inter-response time'?
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Schedule of Reinforcement
Schedule of Reinforcement
A program or rule that decides when a behavior is followed by a reinforcer.
Interval Schedule
Interval Schedule
Reinforcement depends on the time elapsed since the last reinforcement.
Ratio Schedule
Ratio Schedule
Reinforcement depends on the number of responses.
Fixed Interval (FI)
Fixed Interval (FI)
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Variable Interval (VI)
Variable Interval (VI)
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Fixed Ratio (FR)
Fixed Ratio (FR)
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Variable Ratio (VR)
Variable Ratio (VR)
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Continuous Reinforcement (CRF)
Continuous Reinforcement (CRF)
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Partial/Intermittent Reinforcement
Partial/Intermittent Reinforcement
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Post-Reinforcement Pause
Post-Reinforcement Pause
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Ratio Run
Ratio Run
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Ratio Strain
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Cumulative Record
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Concurrent Schedule
Concurrent Schedule
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Inter-Response Time (IRT)
Inter-Response Time (IRT)
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Choice Behavior
Choice Behavior
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Relative Rate of Responding
Relative Rate of Responding
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Feedback Function
Feedback Function
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What is a schedule of reinforcement?
What is a schedule of reinforcement?
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What are the two main types of schedules?
What are the two main types of schedules?
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What is an interval schedule?
What is an interval schedule?
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What is a ratio schedule?
What is a ratio schedule?
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What is a fixed interval (FI) schedule?
What is a fixed interval (FI) schedule?
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What is a variable interval (VI) schedule?
What is a variable interval (VI) schedule?
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What is a fixed ratio (FR) schedule?
What is a fixed ratio (FR) schedule?
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What is a variable ratio (VR) schedule?
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What is continuous reinforcement (CRF)?
What is continuous reinforcement (CRF)?
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What is partial reinforcement?
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What is a post-reinforcement pause?
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What is a ratio run?
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What is ratio strain?
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What is a cumulative record?
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What is a concurrent schedule?
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What is inter-response time (IRT)?
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What is choice behavior?
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What is relative rate of responding?
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What is a feedback function?
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How does a fixed-ratio schedule affect responding?
How does a fixed-ratio schedule affect responding?
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How does a variable-ratio schedule affect responding?
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How does a fixed-interval schedule affect responding?
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How does a variable-interval schedule affect responding?
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What is the difference between interval and ratio schedules?
What is the difference between interval and ratio schedules?
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Which type of schedule typically motivates the most vigorous responding?
Which type of schedule typically motivates the most vigorous responding?
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What is the importance of studying choice behavior?
What is the importance of studying choice behavior?
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How can we measure choice behavior?
How can we measure choice behavior?
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What does the relative rate of reinforcement tell us?
What does the relative rate of reinforcement tell us?
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What is a cumulative record used for?
What is a cumulative record used for?
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What does it mean if a cumulative record shows a steep slope?
What does it mean if a cumulative record shows a steep slope?
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What is the difference between a FR and a VR schedule?
What is the difference between a FR and a VR schedule?
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Which type of schedule is more likely to produce a post-reinforcement pause?
Which type of schedule is more likely to produce a post-reinforcement pause?
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What is the relationship between IRT and reinforcement schedules?
What is the relationship between IRT and reinforcement schedules?
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What is the main idea behind studying choice behavior?
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Why is it important to measure the relative rate of responding?
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What is an example of a concurrent schedule?
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What are some factors that might influence choice behavior?
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How does a variable ratio schedule lead to consistent responding?
How does a variable ratio schedule lead to consistent responding?
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Why are schedules important?
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What are the two main schedule types?
What are the two main schedule types?
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What does a steep slope in a cumulative record mean?
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What is the difference between a fixed ratio and a variable ratio?
What is the difference between a fixed ratio and a variable ratio?
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Which schedule is more likely to cause a post-reinforcement pause?
Which schedule is more likely to cause a post-reinforcement pause?
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How does a variable ratio affect IRT?
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Why is studying choice behavior important?
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What factors influence choice behavior?
What factors influence choice behavior?
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How does a variable ratio keep people working?
How does a variable ratio keep people working?
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What is the main idea behind studying schedules of reinforcement?
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Which schedule is likely to cause a post-reinforcement pause?
Which schedule is likely to cause a post-reinforcement pause?
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What are some factors that influence choice behavior?
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How does a VR schedule keep people working?
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What is the difference between an interval schedule and a ratio schedule?
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What are some examples of schedules of reinforcement?
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What is Continuous Reinforcement?
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What is a variable ratio schedule?
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What is a fixed interval schedule?
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What are schedules of reinforcement?
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How do variable ratio schedules affect behavior?
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Continuous Reinforcement
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Partial Reinforcement
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Fixed Ratio Schedule
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Variable Ratio Schedule
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What is a Fixed-Interval Schedule (FI)?
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What is a Variable-Interval Schedule (VI)?
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What is the Fixed-Interval Scallop?
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What is the difference between Fixed-Ratio and Variable-Ratio Schedules?
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How to measure choice behavior?
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Fixed Ratio Schedule (FR)
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Variable Ratio Schedule (VR)
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What does a higher relative rate of responding mean?
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Fixed-Interval Scallop
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Variable-Interval Schedule (VI)
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What are the main differences between ratio and interval schedules?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Schedules of Reinforcement
- A schedule of reinforcement is a program or rule that determines when a behavior is followed by a reinforcer.
- Schedules influence how instrumental responses are learned and maintained through reinforcement.
- Simple schedules use a single factor to determine reinforcement. This factor can be the number of responses or the time elapsed.
Types of Schedules of Reinforcement
- Interval Schedules
- Reinforcement is based on time.
- Fixed-Interval (FI): Reinforcement occurs after a fixed amount of time.
- Variable-Interval (VI): Reinforcement occurs after varying amounts of time.
- Ratio Schedules
- Reinforcement is based on the number of responses.
- Fixed-Ratio (FR): Reinforcement occurs after a fixed number of responses.
- Variable-Ratio (VR): Reinforcement occurs after a varying number of responses.
Ratio Schedules
- Continuous Reinforcement (CRF): Every response results in a reinforcer.
- Fixed-Ratio (FR): Reinforcement occurs after a specific number of responses. This often leads to a post-reinforcement pause.
- Variable-Ratio (VR): Reinforcement occurs after a varying number of responses. These schedules typically result in a high and steady response rate without noticeable pauses.
Interval Schedules
- Fixed-Interval (FI): Reinforcement is delivered after a specific period of time has elapsed. A characteristic pause (or scalloping) pattern occurs just before the expected reinforcer delivery.
- Variable-Interval (VI): Reinforcement is produced after a varying amount of time has passed; this schedule maintains a relatively steady response rate without marked pauses.
Concurrent Schedules
- Concurrent schedules allow an organism to choose between different response alternatives with different reinforcement schedules.
- The subject can switch between responding to one alternative and the other at various times.
Measures of Choice Behavior
- Relative rates of reinforcement for alternative responses can be determined.
- Calculating the relative rate of reinforcement is analogous to calculating the relative rate of response.
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This quiz explores the various schedules of reinforcement, which are essential in understanding behavioral psychology. You will learn about interval and ratio schedules, including fixed and variable types. Test your knowledge on how these schedules influence learning and response behavior.
