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What is a variable reinforcement schedule?

A reinforcement schedule where the reinforcement occurs after a variable number of responses.

Explanation

Reinforcement occurs after varying responses.

Which type of reinforcement schedule is more resistant to extinction?

Variable-ratio schedule

Explanation

Variable-ratio schedules resist extinction.

Which psychologist is most closely associated with the concept of reinforcement schedules?

B.F. Skinner

Explanation

B.F. Skinner is closely associated with reinforcement schedules.

What is the term for the gradual disappearance of a learned behavior when reinforcement is withheld?

Extinction

Explanation

Gradual disappearance of behavior when reinforcement is withheld.

Which of the following is NOT a type of variable reinforcement schedule?

Fixed-interval schedule

Explanation

Fixed-interval schedule is not variable.

What effect does a variable reinforcement schedule have on response rate compared to a fixed reinforcement schedule?

Variable reinforcement schedules increase response rate.

Explanation

Variable schedules increase response rate compared to fixed schedules.

In variable reinforcement schedules, the reinforcement is given:

After a variable number of responses.

Explanation

Reinforcement is given after varying responses.

Which reinforcement schedule is often associated with gambling behavior?

Variable-ratio schedule

Explanation

Gambling behavior is associated with variable-ratio schedules.

Which reinforcement schedule is characterized by a specific number of responses being required for reinforcement?

Fixed-ratio schedule

Explanation

Specific responses are required for reinforcement in fixed-ratio schedules.

#10

In a variable-interval schedule, reinforcement is provided after:

A variable interval of time.

Explanation

Reinforcement is provided after varying time intervals.

#11

Which of the following is an example of a variable-ratio schedule?

Winning a prize after every fifth attempt

Explanation

Prize winning after varying attempts exemplifies variable-ratio schedule.

#12

In a variable reinforcement schedule, the variability in reinforcement leads to:

Increased motivation

Explanation

Variability in reinforcement leads to increased motivation.

#13

What is the main advantage of variable reinforcement schedules in behavior modification?

They are more resistant to extinction.

Explanation

Variable schedules resist extinction, aiding behavior modification.

#14

Which of the following is an example of a variable reinforcement schedule?

Winning a prize after every tenth attempt

Explanation

Prize winning after varying attempts exemplifies variable reinforcement schedule.

#15

Which term describes the tendency for behavior to increase when it is reinforced only some of the time?

Partial reinforcement effect

Explanation

Behavior increase with intermittent reinforcement is partial reinforcement effect.

#16

Which term describes the phenomenon where a behavior is more resistant to extinction when reinforced intermittently rather than continuously?

Intermittent reinforcement effect

Explanation

Behavior's resistance to extinction with intermittent reinforcement is intermittent reinforcement effect.

#17

Which term describes the phenomenon where behavior increases before expected reinforcement is available, such as a rat pressing a lever more rapidly as the time for reinforcement approaches?

Preparatory behavior

Explanation

Behavior increasing before expected reinforcement is preparatory behavior.

Variable reinforcement schedules Quiz

What is a variable reinforcement schedule?

Which type of reinforcement schedule is more resistant to extinction?

Which psychologist is most closely associated with the concept of reinforcement schedules?

What is the term for the gradual disappearance of a learned behavior when reinforcement is withheld?

Which of the following is NOT a type of variable reinforcement schedule?

What effect does a variable reinforcement schedule have on response rate compared to a fixed reinforcement schedule?

In variable reinforcement schedules, the reinforcement is given:

Which reinforcement schedule is often associated with gambling behavior?

Which reinforcement schedule is characterized by a specific number of responses being required for reinforcement?

In a variable-interval schedule, reinforcement is provided after:

Which of the following is an example of a variable-ratio schedule?

In a variable reinforcement schedule, the variability in reinforcement leads to:

What is the main advantage of variable reinforcement schedules in behavior modification?

Which of the following is an example of a variable reinforcement schedule?

Which term describes the tendency for behavior to increase when it is reinforced only some of the time?

Which term describes the phenomenon where a behavior is more resistant to extinction when reinforced intermittently rather than continuously?

Which term describes the phenomenon where behavior increases before expected reinforcement is available, such as a rat pressing a lever more rapidly as the time for reinforcement approaches?

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