AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

OPERANT CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Students are released from class when the end-of-the-period bell rings.
A
Fixed Interval
B
Fixed Ratio
C
Variable Interval
D
Variable Ratio
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Students are released from class when the end-of-period bell rings. Answer: Fixed Interval – After 90 mins students are released to go to their next class.

Detailed explanation-2: -An example of a fixed-interval schedule would be a teacher giving students a weekly quiz every Monday.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fixed Interval Example a teacher gives reinforcement every 5 minutes in her class when a student appropriately raises their hand to answer.

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. Dental exams also take place on a fixed-interval schedule.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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