CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Fixed Ratio Schedule (FR) A fixed ratio schedule delivers reinforcement after a certain number of responses are delivered. Fixed ratio schedules produce high rates of response until a reward is received, which is then followed by a pause in the behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -When you use fixed ratio schedules, the rate of the behavior will increase before receiving the desired reinforcer, then a short pause of behavior will occur after the reinforcer is received. This cycle will continue when using this type of schedule.

Detailed explanation-3: -Among the reinforcement schedules, variable ratio is the most productive and the most resistant to extinction.

Detailed explanation-4: -Out of the four types of partial reinforcement schedules, the variable-ratio is the schedule most resistant to extinction. This can help to explain addiction to gambling. Even as gamblers may not receive reinforcers after a high number of responses, they remain hopeful that they will be reinforced soon.