Asked by Jonathan Riendeau on Apr 28, 2024
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Getting paid for each basket of apples you gather represents which schedule of reinforcement?
A) fixed interval
B) fixed ratio
C) variable ratio
D) variable interval
Schedule of Reinforcement
A rule or plan for determining the timing and frequency of reinforcement (rewards or punishments) in order to modify behavior.
Fixed Interval
A reinforcement schedule that rewards a response only after a specified time has elapsed, leading to a pattern of response following the reinforcement.
Variable Ratio
In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule that rewards a response after an unpredictable number of responses, making it very effective for maintaining strong and steady response rates.
- Understand different schedules of reinforcement and their effects on behavior.
Verified Answer
AN
Andrew NorcrossMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Fixed ratio reinforcement is when a behavior is reinforced after a specific number of responses. In this case, getting paid for each basket of apples is a fixed ratio reinforcement because the reinforcement (getting paid) is given after a specific number of responses (collecting a basket of apples).
Learning Objectives
- Understand different schedules of reinforcement and their effects on behavior.