Why are intermittent reinforcement schedules used? - ANSWER To maintain previously acquired behaviors
Interval schedules of reinforcement are delivered: - ANSWER After a specific amount of time has passed
What is a
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Why are intermittent reinforcement schedules used? - ANSWER To maintain previously acquired behaviors
Interval schedules of reinforcement are delivered: - ANSWER After a specific amount of time has passed
What is a ratio strain? - ANSWER The disruption in the display of the behavior when reinforcement is thinned too quickly
Fixed interval schedules often result in: - ANSWER An increased rate of responding at the end of the interval
Continuous reinforcement schedules are most often used to: - ANSWER Establish new behaviors
The purpose of using a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement is to: - ANSWER Eliminate the predictability of reinforcement
What is the best reason for thinning reinforcement? - ANSWER To decrease dependence on the reinforcer in order to demonstrate the behavior
What best describes the difference between positive ans negative reinforcement? - ANSWER Positive reinforcement involves giving something to increase a behavior and negative reinforcement involves taking something away in order to increase behavior
What illustrates an FR3 schedule of reinforcement? - ANSWER Reinforced after the 3rd correct response
Ratio schedules of reinforcement offer reinforcers: - ANSWER After a specific number of responses are displayed
What is an example of a continuous schedule of reinforcement (CRF)? - ANSWER Mike gets a point each time he raises his hand.
What is the difference between a primary and secondary reinforcer? - ANSWER A primary reinforcer is one that an individual does not have to learn to value
What is the best way to thin reinforcement? - ANSWER Slowly and gradually
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