LEARNING
OPERANT CONDITIONING
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Question
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In operant conditioning, what is the reinforcement schedule that reinforces an action only after a specified number of responses? For example, once a customer purchases four car washes, they receive the fifth one for free.
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Fixed-ratio
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Variable-ratio
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Fixed-interval
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Variable-interval
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In operant conditioning, a fixed-ratio schedule reinforces behavior after a specified number of correct responses. This kind of schedule results in high, steady rates of responding.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fixed-ratio schedules are those in which a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.
Detailed explanation-3: -in operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response only after a SPECIFIC TIME has elapsed.
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