#1
What is a reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning?
A schedule for rewarding desired behavior
A schedule for punishment
A schedule for ignoring behavior
A schedule for shaping behavior
#2
In a fixed interval reinforcement schedule, when is reinforcement provided?
After a fixed number of responses
After a variable amount of time
After a fixed amount of time
After a variable number of responses
#3
Which of the following is an example of a continuous reinforcement schedule?
Getting a reward every 5th time
Checking your phone for messages randomly
Receiving a paycheck every week
Winning a prize after completing a game
#4
In operant conditioning, what is a reinforcer?
A stimulus that decreases the likelihood of a behavior
A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior
A punishment for a behavior
A neutral stimulus
#5
Which reinforcement schedule provides reinforcement after a fixed amount of time has elapsed?
Fixed ratio
Variable ratio
Fixed interval
Variable interval
#6
In operant conditioning, what is the term for removing an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior?
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Positive punishment
Negative punishment
#7
Which of the following is an example of a fixed ratio reinforcement schedule?
Receiving a paycheck every month
Checking your phone for notifications randomly
Winning a prize after a random number of tries
Getting a reward after completing every 5 tasks
#8
In operant conditioning, what does the term 'variable interval' refer to?
The reinforcement is provided after a fixed amount of time
The reinforcement is provided after a varying amount of time
The reinforcement is provided after a fixed number of responses
The reinforcement is provided after a varying number of responses
#9
What is the main difference between continuous reinforcement and intermittent reinforcement?
Frequency of reinforcement
Timing of reinforcement
Type of reinforcement
Effectiveness of reinforcement
#10
What is the term used to describe the process of gradually reducing reinforcement in operant conditioning?
Shaping
Extinction
Discrimination
Fading
#11
Which of the following is an example of a variable ratio reinforcement schedule?
Getting a reward every 10 times
Winning a prize after completing a puzzle
Checking email randomly for important messages
Receiving a paycheck every month
#12
Which reinforcement schedule is used in gambling machines like slot machines?
Fixed ratio
Variable ratio
Fixed interval
Variable interval
#13
Which reinforcement schedule is most resistant to extinction?
Fixed ratio
Variable ratio
Fixed interval
Variable interval
#14
What is the term used for the reappearance of an extinguished behavior after a pause?
Spontaneous recovery
Reinforcement
Generalization
Discrimination