Py-QUIZ-12/6: Schedules of Reinforcement

What is the definition of Continuous Reinforcement?

• Reinforcing a response only part of the time.

• Reinforcing the desired response every time it occurs.

• The diminished responding that occurs when the conditioned stimulus no longer signals an impending unconditioned stimulus

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response only after a specified number of responses.

What is the definition of Partial Reinforcement?

• Reinforcing a response only part of the time.

• Reinforcing the desired response every time it occurs.

• The diminished responding that occurs when the conditioned stimulus no longer signals an impending unconditioned stimulus

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response only after a specified number of responses.

What is the definition of a Fixed Ratio?

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response only after a specified time has elapsed.

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response after an unpredictable number of responses.

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response at unpredictable time intervals.

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response only after a specified number of responses.

What is the definition of a Variable Interval?

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response only after a specified time has elapsed.

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response after an unpredictable number of responses.

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response at unpredictable time intervals.

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response only after a specified number of responses.

What is the definition of a Variable Ratio?

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response only after a specified time has elapsed.

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response after an unpredictable number of responses.

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response at unpredictable time intervals.

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response only after a specified number of responses.

What is the definition of a Fixed Interval?

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response only after a specified time has elapsed.

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response after an unpredictable number of responses.

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response at unpredictable time intervals.

• A reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response only after a specified number of responses.

Buying state lottery tickets and winning.

• Fixed Ratio

• Variable Ratio

• Fixed Interval

• Variable Interval

A hotel maid may take a 15-minute break only after having cleaned three

rooms.

• Fixed Ratio

• Variable Ratio

• Fixed Interval

• Variable Interval

Watching and seeing shooting stars on a dark night.

• Fixed Ratio

• Variable Ratio

• Fixed Interval

• Variable Interval

A teenager receives an allowance every Saturday.

• Fixed Ratio

• Variable Ratio

• Fixed Interval

• Variable Interval