Question

which of the following is an example of a fixed interval reinforcement schedule?

frank playing scratch-off lottery tickets
paloma sending her relatives birthday cards on each of their birthdays throughout the year
milan checking facebook throughout the workday
iliana taking her dog to the vet once a year

Explanation:

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Define the target concept

Using the Schedules of Reinforcement knowledge point, a fixed-interval schedule reinforces a behavior only after a specified, unchanging amount of time has elapsed.

Analyze the options

• Frank playing scratch-off lottery tickets: This is based on an unpredictable number of responses (variable-ratio).
• Paloma sending birthday cards: This is a calendar-based event occurring at set times, but it does not represent a behavioral reinforcement schedule where a behavior is performed to obtain a reward after a set time interval.
• Milan checking Facebook: This occurs at unpredictable times throughout the day (variable-interval).
• Iliana taking her dog to the vet once a year: This behavior occurs on a fixed, predictable time schedule (every 12 months) to receive the reinforcement of a healthy pet checkup.

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<mcq-option>Frank playing scratch-off lottery tickets</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Paloma sending her relatives birthday cards on each of their birthdays throughout the year</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Milan checking Facebook throughout the workday</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>Iliana taking her dog to the vet once a year</mcq-correct>
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Using the Schedules of Reinforcement knowledge point, a fixed-interval schedule reinforces a behavior only after a specified, unchanging amount of time has elapsed.

Analyze the options

• Frank playing scratch-off lottery tickets: This is based on an unpredictable number of responses (variable-ratio).
• Paloma sending birthday cards: This is a calendar-based event occurring at set times, but it does not represent a behavioral reinforcement schedule where a behavior is performed to obtain a reward after a set time interval.
• Milan checking Facebook: This occurs at unpredictable times throughout the day (variable-interval).
• Iliana taking her dog to the vet once a year: This behavior occurs on a fixed, predictable time schedule (every 12 months) to receive the reinforcement of a healthy pet checkup.

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<mcq-option>Frank playing scratch-off lottery tickets</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Paloma sending her relatives birthday cards on each of their birthdays throughout the year</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Milan checking Facebook throughout the workday</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>Iliana taking her dog to the vet once a year</mcq-correct>
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