Schedules of reinforcement?
Combine these to define the schedules listed below:
Fixed-interval schedule
Variable-interval schedule
Fixed-ratio schedule
Variable-ratio schedule
To determine the schedule of reinforcement being used, ask yourself: is time the major factor that causes a favorable outcome (reinforcement) or is it a repetition of responses? If time or the needed repetition of responses is constant or patterned, it is fixed; if the time or repetition of responses is random or intermittent, it’s variable. Write completely fixed interval (FI), fixed ratio (FR), variable interval (VI), or variable ratio (VR) to identify which schedule is correct for each scenario.
1) paid $10 for every 20 puzzles solved
2) studying for a class that has surprise quizzes
3) slot machines are based on this schedule
4) trolling for fish in a lake in the summer
5) speed traps on highways
6) selling a product door to door
7) getting the clothes out of the dryer once it buzzes
8) going up a staircase to reach a landing with a nice view
9) doing 20 push-ups to help stay fit
10) playing bingo
11) getting a paycheck at the end of 2 weeks
12) random drug testing
13) a strike in bowling
14) calling your mechanic to see if your car is fixed yet
15) frequent flyer program where one gets a free flight after a number of miles flown
16) child scream in a store to get something he wants – every so often it works
17) child who likes to hear theme music from Jeopardy every night at 7pm
18) trying to find a parking spot in New York with a meter that works
19) wife is watching boxing match with husband, she receives a kiss at the end of every 3-minute round.
20) waiting for a sunny day to go to the beach
21) surfer waiting for the perfect wave to ride in
22) looking under rocks for worms
Combine these to define the schedules listed below:
Fixed-interval schedule
Variable-interval schedule
Fixed-ratio schedule
Variable-ratio schedule
To determine the schedule of reinforcement being used, ask yourself: is time the major factor that causes a favorable outcome (reinforcement) or is it a repetition of responses? If time or the needed repetition of responses is constant or patterned, it is fixed; if the time or repetition of responses is random or intermittent, it’s variable. Write completely fixed interval (FI), fixed ratio (FR), variable interval (VI), or variable ratio (VR) to identify which schedule is correct for each scenario.
1) paid $10 for every 20 puzzles solved
2) studying for a class that has surprise quizzes
3) slot machines are based on this schedule
4) trolling for fish in a lake in the summer
5) speed traps on highways
6) selling a product door to door
7) getting the clothes out of the dryer once it buzzes
8) going up a staircase to reach a landing with a nice view
9) doing 20 push-ups to help stay fit
10) playing bingo
11) getting a paycheck at the end of 2 weeks
12) random drug testing
13) a strike in bowling
14) calling your mechanic to see if your car is fixed yet
15) frequent flyer program where one gets a free flight after a number of miles flown
16) child scream in a store to get something he wants – every so often it works
17) child who likes to hear theme music from Jeopardy every night at 7pm
18) trying to find a parking spot in New York with a meter that works
19) wife is watching boxing match with husband, she receives a kiss at the end of every 3-minute round.
20) waiting for a sunny day to go to the beach
21) surfer waiting for the perfect wave to ride in
22) looking under rocks for worms
1 Answer
- Positive reinforcement: To give something to encourage a behaviour e.g. Allowing a child to have a toy for sharing
- Negative Reinforcement: To take something unpleasant away to encourage a behaviour e.g. not allowing a child to play outside until they finish their work
- Positive Punishment: To give an unpleasant consequence to reduce the likelihood of a behaviour reoccurring e.g. making a child stand against the wall for hitting another child
- Negative Punishment: To take away something pleasant to reduce the probability of a behaviour reoccurring e.g. to take a toy away from a child for not helping clean a classroom
