Question

question 14
1 point
which of the following is an example of fixed ratio reinforcement schedule?
a playing the slot machine
b feeding your fish every day at 8 a.m.
c checking your e-mail at random times throughout the day instead of every time you hear the new e-mail notification
d knowing you will get to play miniature golf as soon as you collect 10 gold stars for your reward chart

Explanation:

• Fixed - ratio reinforcement schedule: Reinforcement is given after a fixed number of responses.
• Option A: Slot machine is a variable - ratio schedule (unknown number of pulls for a win).
• Option B: Feeding fish at 8 a.m. is a fixed - interval schedule (reinforcement based on time).
• Option C: Checking email at random times is a variable - interval schedule.
• Option D: Collecting 10 gold stars (fixed number of responses) for miniature golf is a fixed - ratio schedule.

Answer:

D. knowing you will get to play miniature golf as soon as you collect 10 gold stars for your reward chart