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: -For example, in a variable-ratio schedule with a VR 5 schedule, an animal might receive a reward for every five responses, on average. One time, the reward would come after three responses, then seven responses, then five responses, and so on.

Detailed explanation-3: -A fixed ratio is when something occurs after a certain number of occurrences, for example, at a restaurant giving the 10th meal free. A fixed interval is when something happens after a specific amount of time. For example, a monthly meeting every first Wednesday.

Detailed explanation-4: -A weekly paycheck is a good example of a fixed-interval schedule. The employee receives reinforcement every seven days, which may result in a higher response rate as payday approaches.