CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -These four schedules of reinforcement are sometimes referred to as FR, VR, FI, and VI-which stands for fixed-ratio, variable-ratio, fixed-interval, and variable-interval.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a variable ratio reinforcement schedule, the number of responses needed for a reward varies. This is the most powerful partial reinforcement schedule. An example of the variable ratio reinforcement schedule is gambling.

Detailed explanation-3: -e.g. Continuous schedules of reinforcement are often used in animal training. The trainer rewards the dog to teach it new tricks. When the dog does a new trick correctly, its behavior is reinforced every time by a treat (positive reinforcement).

Detailed explanation-4: -A variable ratio reinforcement schedule involves delivering reinforcement after an approximate number of times the target behavior is exhibited. Reinforcement might be delivered on average after every fifth math sheet is completed but could range in delivery from every third to every eighth sheet.