CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Pop quizzes work on a variable-interval schedule of reinforcement.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -A variable ratio schedule means that the reinforcer is delivered after an average number of correct responses has occurred. So a variable ratio schedule is similar to a fixed ratio schedule except the number of responses needed to receive the reinforcement changes after each reinforcer is presented.