AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

OPERANT CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A teacher awards her pupils with a gold star every time they answer 5 questions. The type of schedule the pupils are on is called
A
Variable ratio
B
Variable interval
C
Fixed ratio
D
Fixed interval
Explanation: 

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: -In operant conditioning, a fixed-ratio schedule is a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses. Essentially, the subject provides a set number of responses, then the trainer offers a reward.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are four types of positive reinforcers: natural, tangible, social, and token. Positive reinforcement can be delivered in experiments as part of a partial fixed schedule.

Detailed explanation-4: -fixed interval reinforcement schedule: behavior is rewarded after a set amount of time. fixed ratio reinforcement schedule: set number of responses must occur before a behavior is rewarded. operant conditioning: form of learning in which the stimulus/experience happens after the behavior is demonstrated.

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