Reinforcement Schedules

Variable interval schedules of reinforcement occur:

After an unpredictable amount of time has passed

Which of the following is an example of a progressive schedule of reinforcement?

Reinforcement after the 2nd behavior, then after the 4th, then after the 5th

Fixed ratio schedules:

Produce high and steady rates of behavior

Which of the following is an example of a continuous schedule of reinforcement (CRF)?

Mike gets a point each time he raises his hand.

A concurrent schedule of reinforcement is operating when:

When 2 schedules of reinforcement are simultaneously available

The Matching Law states:

When given a choice between reinforcers, an individual will engage in the behavior that yields the more valuable reinforcer

What is the best way to prevent ratio strain?

To thin reinforcement gradually

Which of the following increases the value of a reinforcer for an individual?

If it is delivered immediately and only available for the display of the target behavior

The purpose of using a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement is to:

Eliminate the predictability of reinforcement

What is ratio strain?

The disruption in the display of the behavior when reinforcement is thinned too quickly

Variable ratio schedules of reinforcement:

Provide high and steady rates of the behavior targeted for reinforcement

interval schedules of reinforcement are delivered:

After a specified amount of time has elapsed

What is the difference between a primary and secondary reinforcer?

A primary reinforcer is one that an individual does not have to learn to value

Why are intermittent reinforcement schedules used?

To maintain previously acquired behaviors

Which of the following best describes the difference between positive and negative reinforcement?

Positive reinforcement involves giving something to increase a behavior and negative reinforcement involves taking something away in order to increase behavior