AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

LEARNING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Fixed Ratio is:
A
Every 3rd correct response if rewarded
B
Given after 2 correct responses then 4 correct responses etc.
C
Stays quiet for 5 mins
D
Stays quiet for a varied amount of time
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -"Fixed” refers to the delivery of rewards on a consistent schedule. “Ratio” refers to the number of responses that are required in order to receive reinforcement. For example, a fixed-ratio schedule might involve the delivery of a reward for every fifth response.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fixed-interval schedules are those where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed. This schedule causes high amounts of responding near the end of the interval but slower responding immediately after the delivery of the reinforcer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition. Fixed ratio is a schedule of reinforcement. In this schedule, reinforcement is delivered after the completion of a number of responses. The required number of responses remains constant.

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