Relias: Reinforcement Schedules

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

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

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

Eliminate the predictability of reinforcement

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

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.

Which of the following best describes the difference between positive and negative reinforcement?

Positive reinforcement involves giving something to increase a behavior and negative reinforcement involves taking something away in order to increase behavior

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

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 the best way to prevent ratio strain?

To thin reinforcement gradually

A concurrent schedule of reinforcement is operating when:

When 2 schedules of reinforcement are simultaneously available

The Matching Law states

When given a choice between reinforcers, an individual will engage in the behavior that yields the more valuable reinforcer

Fixed ratio schedules are best used for:

learning a new behavior