Schedules of Reinforcement

Each time the students complete their homework on time, the teacher rewards them with a piece of candy. Which of the following did the teacher use?

• (FI) Fixed-Interval Schedule

• (VI) Variable-Interval Schedule

• (FR) Fixed-Ratio Schedule

• (VR) Variable-Ratio Schedule

If Anup cleans the bathroom three times a month, his mother gives him an allowance of $20. His mother is using which schedule of reinforcement?

• (FI) Fixed-Interval Schedule

• (VI) Variable-Interval Schedule

• (FR) Fixed-Ratio Schedule

• (VR) Variable-Ratio Schedule

Gordon frequently goes to the racetrack. He bets on every race and sometimes he wins. Betting uses which schedule of reinforcement?

• (FI) Fixed-Interval Schedule

• (VI) Variable-Interval Schedule

• (FR) Fixed-Ratio Schedule

• (VR) Variable-Ratio Schedule

Every Friday Firuze goes to the movies with her friends. The movies are operating for Firuze on which schedule of reinforcement?

• (FI) Fixed-Interval Schedule

• (VI) Variable-Interval Schedule

• (FR) Fixed-Ratio Schedule

• (VR) Variable-Ratio Schedule

Franklin the dog always wants to go for a walk. Sometimes his owner will take twice a day, other times he will have to wait days before a walk. Franklin's walks are occurring on which schedule of reinforcement?

• (FI) Fixed-Interval Schedule

• (VI) Variable-Interval Schedule

• (FR) Fixed-Ratio Schedule

• (VR) Variable-Ratio Schedule

Aaliyah buys a ticket for the state lottery thinking she might win. This game of chance uses which schedule of reinforcement?

• (FI) Fixed-Interval Schedule

• (VI) Variable-Interval Schedule

• (FR) Fixed-Ratio Schedule

• (VR) Variable-Ratio Schedule

During Hispanic Heritage Month, the first homeroom to call in with the correct answer to the trivia question wins a prize. The trivia competition is using which schedule of reinforcement?

• (FI) Fixed-Interval Schedule

• (VI) Variable-Interval Schedule

• (FR) Fixed-Ratio Schedule

• (VR) Variable-Ratio Schedule

If the student pulls her mask below her nose, sometimes a nearby teacher will give her a demerit. This punishment occurs according to which schedule?

• (FI) Fixed-Interval Schedule

• (VI) Variable-Interval Schedule

• (FR) Fixed-Ratio Schedule

• (VR) Variable-Ratio Schedule

Jessie likes to complete HIIT workouts. After 5 minutes of intense exercise, she will do a 1 minute cool down exercise. The cool down period is a form of which schedule of reinforcement?

• (FI) Fixed-Interval Schedule

• (VI) Variable-Interval Schedule

• (FR) Fixed-Ratio Schedule

• (VR) Variable-Ratio Schedule

The surfer is waiting for the perfect wave. Which schedule of reinforcement applies to the wave?

• (FI) Fixed-Interval Schedule

• (VI) Variable-Interval Schedule

• (FR) Fixed-Ratio Schedule

• (VR) Variable-Ratio Schedule