Chapter 7 Complex Schedules of Reinforcement

A collection of flashcards covering key concepts related to complex schedules of reinforcement as discussed in the lecture.

Complex Schedule of Reinforcement

Any schedule that combines two or more simple schedules of reinforcement.

Conjunctive Schedule of Reinforcement

A schedule that requires the completion of at least two simple schedules before reinforcement is given.

Adjusting Schedule

A schedule where the criteria for reinforcement changes once the initial criteria have been met.

Chained Schedule

A sequential combination of two or more simple schedules, where each has its own discriminative stimulus.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus that signals the availability of reinforcement for a particular behavior.

Goal Gradient Effect

The increase in the strength and efficiency of behaviors as a goal becomes nearer.

Backward Chaining

A procedure used to develop a chain of behaviors by starting with the final link and working backward.

Reinforcing Stimulus

A stimulus that follows a behavior and increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Shaping

Gradually developing a new behavior by reinforcing successive approximations of that behavior.

GPA Inflation

The increase in average GPAs in education without a corresponding increase in student intelligence or performance.