Fixed Ratio/Interval
Every time Sarah completes five math problems, she receives a gold star. This is an example of:
Fixed Ratio
A slot machine pays out on average after every 100th pull. This is an example of:
Variable ratio
What is Continuous Reinforcement?
providing reinforcement after every instance of a behavior
What is a schedule of reinforcement?
schedule that tells you when to provide reinforcement
On an FR3, you would provide reinforcement for every _____ responses
3
A slot machine pays out on average after every 100th pull. This is an example of:
Variable ratio
What is Intermittent Reinforcement?
providing reinforcement after some instances of a behavior
What is a fixed interval of reinforcement?
providing reinforcement for a behavior after every X number of minutes has passed
Jack receives a paycheck for going to work every two weeks. This is an example of:
Fixed Interval
A teacher announces extra recess on random days of the week that the learners perform well. This is an example of:
Variable Interval
What is a fixed ratio schedule of reinforcement?
providing reinforcement after every X number of responses
A BCBA tells you to provide 1 token if the learner mands to his peers after exactly 2 minutes. What type of reinforcement schedule is this?
Fixed Interval (FI2)
On an VR5, you would provide reinforcement _______?
about every 5 responses
A teacher announces extra recess on random days of the week that the learners perform well. This is an example of:
Variable Interval
What is a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement?
providing reinforcement after about X number of responses
A BCBA tells you to provide 1 token about every 5th time the learner mands to his peers. What schedule of reinforcement is this?
Variable Ratio (VR5)
A manager randomly checks employee performance once a month and rewards outstanding work. This is an example of:
Fixed Interval
Is a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement continuous or intermittent?
intermittent
What is a variable interval schedule of reinforcement?
providing reinforcement for a behavior after about X number of minutes has passed
A BCBA tells you to provide 1 token if the learner mands to his peers after about 2 minutes. What schedule of reinforcement is this?