CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -When done properly, pop quizzes encourage students to complete their reading on a more frequent basis. This reinforcement schedule is known as a VI schedule. Unlike variable ratio schedules that reinforce after a random number of incidents of behavior (such as a slot machine), a VI schedule is time based.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pop quizzes work on a variable-interval schedule of reinforcement. To get good grades (reinforcement) on pop quizzes, which come at inconsistent and unknown passages of time (variable interval), you must keep up on class work and assignments (behavior).

Detailed explanation-3: -a variable interval schedule. A variable interval schedule occurs when a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed. Pop quizzes are on a variable interval schedule because they occur with some frequency, but the students do not know when the next one will come.

Detailed explanation-4: -When you check and see that you have received a message, it acts as a reinforcer for checking your email. Your Employer Checking Your Work: Does your boss drop by your office a few times throughout the day to check your progress? This is an example of a variable-interval schedule.