Reinforcement Schedules

Which of the following is the best reason for thinning reinforcement?

To decrease dependence on the reinforcer in order to demonstrate the behavior

Why are intermittent reinforcement schedules used?

To maintain previously acquired behaviors

A concurrent schedule of reinforcement is operating when:

When 2 schedules of reinforcement are simultaneously available

Which of the following increases the value of a reinforcer for an individual?

If it is delivered immediately and only available for the display of the target behavior

Interval schedules of reinforcement are delivered:

After a specified amount of time has elapsed

Variable interval schedules of reinforcement occur:

After an unpredictable amount of time has passed

Fixed interval schedules often result in:

An increased rate of responding at the end of the interval

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

Reinforcement after the 2nd behavior, then after the 4th, then after the 5th

Fixed ratio schedules:

Produce high and steady rates of behavior

Differential reinforcement of high rates of behavior are used to:

Decrease the time from the display of one behavior to the next

What is the difference between a primary and secondary reinforcer?

A primary reinforcer is one that an individual does not have to learn to value

The purpose of using a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement is to:

Eliminate the predictability of reinforcement

Differential reinforcement of low rates of behavior is used to:

Increase the amount of time between the display of one behavior to the next

Which of the following is an example of a continuous schedule of reinforcement (CRF)?

Mike gets a point each time he raises his hand.

Variable ratio schedules of reinforcement:

Provide high and steady rates of the behavior targeted for reinforcement

Which of the following illustrates an FR3 schedule of reinforcement?

Reinforced after the 3rd correct response

Which of the following is the best way to thin reinforcement?

Slowly and gradually

A limited hold is sometimes added to interval reinforcement in order to:

Speed up the display of the target behavior

What is ratio strain?

The disruption in the display of the behavior when reinforcement is thinned too quickly