GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
LEARNING THEORIES
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Question
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Fixed Interval
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Fixed Ratio
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Variable Interval
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Variable Ratio
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Detailed explanation-1: -A variable-interval schedule occurs when a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number or responses. An individual does not know how many times they would have to watch the night sky before actually seeing a shooting star. So, the reinforcement for watching the sky is unpredictable and random.
Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of interval variables include: temperature (Farenheit), temperature (Celcius), pH, SAT score (200-800), credit score (300-850).
Detailed explanation-3: -Variable Interval: In variable interval (VI) schedule, the first behavior is reinforced after an average amount of time has passed. Example: You provide Jane praise (“good job”) the first time she says “please” after about every 55, 60 or 65 minutes.
Detailed explanation-4: -Variable Ratio Example Gambling or lottery game rewards unpredictably. Each winning requires a different number of lever pulls. Gamblers keep pulling the lever many times in hopes of winning.
Detailed explanation-5: -A fixed interval is a set amount of time between occurrences of something like a reward, result, or review. Some examples of a fixed interval schedule are a monthly review at work, a teacher giving a reward for good behavior each class, and a weekly paycheck.