Asked by Victoria Guzik on Sep 26, 2024
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An employee paid on a weekly basis operates under a ____ schedule of reinforcement.
A) continuous
B) fixed-ratio
C) fixed-interval
D) positive
Fixed-interval
In the context of psychology, it refers to a schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.
Reinforcement Schedule
A pattern that defines how often a desired response will be reinforced, crucial in the process of behavioral conditioning.
- Acquire knowledge on the principles underlying operant conditioning, focusing on shaping and the timing of reinforcements.
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JO
Julia O'Neal1 day ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement is when a behavior is reinforced after a fixed amount of time has elapsed since the last reinforcement. In the case of an employee paid on a weekly basis, they receive their reinforcement (paycheck) on a fixed schedule, regardless of their performance. This is different from a fixed-ratio schedule, where reinforcement is given after a certain number of behaviors have been completed, and a continuous schedule, where reinforcement is given every time the behavior occurs. Positive is not a type of reinforcement schedule, but rather refers to the addition of a stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the principles underlying operant conditioning, focusing on shaping and the timing of reinforcements.