Question

7 multiple choice 1 point
in schedules of operant conditioning, what does the word fixed indicate?
the schedule is based on number of responses between reinforcements
the number of responses or amount of time between reinforcements changes
the number of responses or amount of time between reinforcements remains the same
the schedule is based on the amount of time in between reinforcements

8 multiple choice 1 point
which of the following is an example of the variable ratio schedule of reinforcement?
having an exam every 4 weeks in a class
gambling
having pop quizzes in a class
getting a bonus for every 5 credit cards opened

Explanation:

Analyze the meaning of 'fixed' in reinforcement schedules

In operant conditioning, "fixed" indicates that the requirement for reinforcement (either the number of responses or the amount of time elapsed) remains constant and does not change from one trial to the next.

Identify the example of a variable ratio schedule

A variable ratio schedule provides reinforcement after an unpredictable (varying) number of responses. Gambling (such as playing slot machines) is the classic example because the reward occurs after an unpredictable number of plays.

Answer:

Question 7

• the schedule is based on number of responses between reinforcements
• the number of responses or amount of time between reinforcements changes
• the number of responses or amount of time between reinforcements remains the same (Correct answer)
• the schedule is based on the amount of time in between reinforcements

Question 8

• having an exam every 4 weeks in a class
• gambling (Correct answer)
• having pop quizzes in a class
• getting a bonus for every 5 credit cards opened