Reinforcement Schedules

Buying state lottery tickets and winning

VR

A hotel maid takes a 15 minute break only after having cleaned three rooms.

FR

Watching and seeing shooting stars on a dark night

VI

A teenager recieves an allowance every Saturday

FI

Checking the front porch for a newspaper when the delivery person is extremely unpredictable

VI

A professional baseball player gets a hit approximately every third time at bat

VR

Checking the oven to see if chocolate chip cookies are done, when baking time is known

FI

A blueberry picker recieves $1 after filling 3 pints boxes

FR

A charitable organization makes an average of ten phone calls for every donation it recieves

VR

Calling a garage mechanic to see if your car is fixed yet

VI

A student's final grade improves one level for every three book reviews submitted

FR

Going to the cafeteria to see if the next meal is available, when the serving time is known

FI