Asked by Aedan Collins on Mar 10, 2024
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Merlin is presented with reinforcement at the end of every hour that he does not burp in class. After receiving reinforcement at 10:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M., he burps at 11:56 A.M. His teacher promptly starts a new hour interval in which Merlin must refrain from burping until 12:56 P.M. in order to receive reinforcement. Which type of DRO variation schedule is his teacher employing?
A) DRO progressive schedule
B) DRO reset schedule
C) DRO fixed-interval schedule
D) DRO increasing-interval schedule
DRO Reset Schedule
A DRO schedule that involves resetting the interval every time the inappropriate target behavior occurs.
Reinforcement
In behavioral psychology, a process by which a behavior is strengthened or increased through the addition of a stimulus following the behavior.
- Understand how to implement differential reinforcement schedules effectively.
Verified Answer
JH
Juliet HonsalMar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The teacher is using a DRO reset schedule, where the requirement for reinforcement resets if the undesired behavior (in this case, burping) occurs. This means Merlin must start over and go another hour without burping to receive reinforcement, as indicated by the reset after he burped at 11:56 A.M.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to implement differential reinforcement schedules effectively.