GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
OPERANT CONDITIONING
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Question
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FR
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VR
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FI
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VI
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Detailed explanation-1: -Reinforcement occurred after an average of 3 pulls on the lever. Sometimes the reinforcer was delivered after 2 pulls, sometimes after 4 pulls, sometimes after 3 pulls, etc. If the “average” was about every 3 pulls, this would be a VR 3 schedule.
Detailed explanation-2: -Among the different types of reinforcement schedules, the variable-ratio schedule (VR) is the most resistant to extinction whereas the continuous schedule is the least7.
Detailed explanation-3: -Among the reinforcement schedules, variable ratio is the most productive and the most resistant to extinction. Fixed interval is the least productive and the easiest to extinguish (Figure 18.5.
Detailed explanation-4: -Gambling and lottery games are good examples of a reward based on a variable-ratio schedule.