Asked by Shaine Vanessa Manimtim on Sep 26, 2024
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In a fixed-interval reinforcement schedule,if the interval between reinforcements is shortened the response rate will
A) extinguish.
B) increase.
C) decrease.
D) remain the same, but extinction will take longer.
Response Rate
The frequency at which a specific behavior is performed, often measured in experimental or observational studies to determine the effect of variables.
Fixed-Interval Reinforcement
A reinforcement schedule in which the initial response is reinforced only after a certain period of time has passed.
Extinguish
In psychology, to diminish or eliminate a learned response, typically by no longer pairing the stimulus with the reinforcement.
- Decipher the key principles behind Skinner's operant conditioning and the structured schedules of reinforcement.
Verified Answer
PB
Priyanka Bindra3 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In a fixed-interval reinforcement schedule, the response rate tends to increase as the reinforcement interval approaches, and then drops off sharply after the reinforcement is given. Shortening the interval between reinforcements would heighten the increase in response rate as an organism anticipates the next reinforcement.
Learning Objectives
- Decipher the key principles behind Skinner's operant conditioning and the structured schedules of reinforcement.