AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -An example of a fixed-ratio schedule would be a child being given a candy for every 3-10 pages of a book they read. For example, they are given a candy after reading 5 pages, then 3 pages, then 7 pages, then 8 pages, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Another classic example of variable interval reinforcement is a pop quiz. Teachers won’t tell students when these pop quizzes will happen, so students are expected to pay attention and study throughout the week, month, or semester.

Detailed explanation-3: -This is called a scalloped response pattern. Now, an example of variable interval. Variable interval would be say, when someone waits for an elevator. Any time they have to wait an unpredictable amount of time they are on a variable interval schedule.

Detailed explanation-4: -In operant conditioning, a variable-ratio schedule is a partial schedule of reinforcement in which a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses. 1 This schedule creates a steady, high rate of response. Gambling and lottery games are good examples of a reward based on a variable-ratio schedule.