6.11 Schedules of Reinforcement

Practice flashcards covering the key vocabulary and concepts of schedules of reinforcement discussed in the lecture.

Schedules of Reinforcement

Rules that determine when reinforcement becomes available.

Continuous Reinforcement

A schedule where reinforcement occurs every time a behavior is performed.

Partial Reinforcement

A schedule where reinforcement occurs after an intermittent number of behaviors or after an intermittent amount of time.

Fixed Ratio Schedule

A schedule where reinforcement is delivered after a predictable number of behaviors are performed.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A schedule where reinforcement is delivered after a predictable amount of time has passed.

Scalloped Pattern of Responding

A pattern of behavior characterized by steep increases in responses right before reinforcement becomes available.

Ratio Schedules

Schedules that involve the number of behaviors required to gain reinforcement.

Interval Schedules

Schedules that refer to the amount of time that needs to pass before reinforcement is available.

Variable Schedules

Schedules that are less predictable and vary in the number of behaviors or time interval before reinforcement.

Real World Example of Fixed Ratio Schedule

Loyalty cards where rewards are granted after a certain number of purchases.