In which reinforcement schedule is a reinforcement given for the first response after an unpredictable amount of time has elapsed?
Variable-interval schedules occur when a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed. This schedule produces a slow, steady rate of response.
Which of the following is a reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response after an unpredictable number of responses?
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| Variable-ratio schedule | in operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response after an unpredictable number of responses. |
| Fixed-interval schedule | in operant condition, a reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response only after a specified time has elapsed. |
Which of the following is a partial reinforcement schedule that is most resistant to extinction?
variable-ratio
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
The following are some examples of positive reinforcement: A mother gives her son praise (reinforcing stimulus) for doing homework (behavior). The little boy receives $5.00 (reinforcing stimulus) for every A he earns on his report card (behavior).
What is the difference between primary and secondary reinforcement?
Primary Reinforcer vs Secondary Reinforcer While a primary reinforcer is innate, a secondary reinforcer is a stimulus that becomes reinforcing after being paired with a primary reinforcer, such as praise, treats, or money.
What are the three types of reinforcement?
What is reinforcement?
- Fixed interval: Reinforcing a person’s behavior after a fixed number of responses.
- Variable interval: Reinforcing a person’s behavior after a specific number of responses has occurred.
- Fixed ratio: Reinforcing a person’s behavior after an unpredictable period has elapsed.
Why is it important to use natural reinforcers?
Once a child is responding reliably, it is important to thin the use of artificial motivators and establish more naturally occurring consequences as reinforcers. Naturally occurring consequences may include things that children would easily access in their environment on their own when they exhibit desirable behaviors.
What is edible reinforcement?
What are Edible Reinforcers? Reinforcers are objects or actions that are used to increase desired behaviors. Edible reinforcers are exactly what you think, food or drinks! Some kids are SO motivated by food.
What is social reinforcement?
Social reinforcement refers to reinforcers such as smiles, acceptance, praise, acclaim, and attention from other people.
What is a tangible reinforcer?
Tangible reinforcement: Access to a preferred object or toy; the opportunity to participate in a preferred activity. They are valuable because they can be collected and traded for another type of reinforcement. Examples include stickers, checkmarks, plastic disks, etc.
What type of reinforcement is food or drink?
A primary reinforcer is a reinforcer that is not learned; it is “naturally” reinforcing. The most common primary reinforcer used by ABE was food.