Partial Reinforcement Schedule
VR
A woman asks men at a dance club to dance with her
VR
A writer sells stories only occasionally
VI
Clicking "Get Mail" in outlook
FI
Picking up the paper in the morning after it has been delivered at the same time every day
FR
A blueberry picker receives 1 dollar after filling 3 pint boxes
VR
A boxer has to hit his opponent a variable number of times before a knockout
VR
A charitable organization makes an average of ten phone calls for every donation it receives
VR
A charity makes an average of 10 phone calls for every donation it receives
FR
A dog receives a treat after it turns around 4 times
FR
A hotel maid may take a 15-minute break only after having cleaned three rooms
FR
A hotel maid takes a 15 minute break after cleaning 10 rooms
VR
A person buys state lottery tickets and wins
VI
A person calls a garage mechanic to see if his or her car is fixed yet
VI
A person checks the front porch for a newspaper when the delivery person is extremely unpredictable
FI
A person checks the oven to see if chocolate chip cookies are done when the amount of time needed for baking is known
VR
A person plays the lottery in hopes of winning
VR
A professional baseball player gets a hit approximately every 3rd time at bat
VR
A professional baseball player gets a hit approximately every third time at bat
FI
A student goes to the cafeteria to see if the next meal is available
FI
A student receives grades at the end of every semester
FR
A students final grade improves one level for every three book reviews submitted
FI
A teenager receives an allowance every Saturday
VI
Checking cell phone for text messages when phone is on silent
FI
Checking the clock as the end of class nears
VI
Checking the front porch for a newspaper when the deliverer is extremely unpredictable
VI
Checking the mail for a letter from a friend
FI
Checking the refrigerator to see if JELLO is ready
FI
Getting a gift on your birthday
FR
Getting a snack after reading every 30 pages
FI
Metro train/bus schedule
VR
Scratch off lottery tickets
VR
Slot machines
VI
Someone watches and sees shooting stars on a dark night
FR
Subway rewards card: get X stamps, get X free
FR
When a student graduates (regardless of how long it takes, once they earn X hours, hey will receive their diploma)
VI
Your teacher gives pop quizzes