Asked by Ellen Likens on May 09, 2024
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In ____ schedule of reinforcement,the amount of time between reinforcements varies.
A) fixed ratio
B) variable ratio
C) fixed interval
D) variable interval
Variable Interval
A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.
Reinforcement
Reinforcement is a principle in behaviorism that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, which can be either positive (by adding a pleasant stimulus) or negative (by removing an unpleasant stimulus).
Amount of Time
The duration or span during which an event occurs or an action takes place.
- Identify the differences between continuous, fixed ratio, fixed interval, and variable reinforcement schedules.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between continuous, fixed ratio, fixed interval, and variable reinforcement schedules.
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