GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
OPERANT CONDITIONING
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fixed ratio
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fixed interval
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variable ratio
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variable interval
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Detailed explanation-1: -For example, a fixed-ratio schedule might involve the delivery of a reward for every fifth response. After the subject responds to the stimulus five times, a reward is delivered. So, imagine that you are training a lab rat to press a button in order to receive a food pellet.
Detailed explanation-2: -An example of using schedule of reinforcements in a parenting scenario is when potty training a child. You might start by giving the child a piece of candy every time they use the potty (fixed-ratio).
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: -Paychecks are often considered the most common form of fixed interval reinforcement. Another example of this schedule is administering allowance to a child if they clean their room by Saturday. They only need to clean their room once.