CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A prison works to modify inmates’ behavior by giving out “chips” for good behavior. These chips can be redeemed for snacks and special privileges. What is this?
A
mimicry
B
disinhibition
C
a token economy
D
cognitive mapping
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An interval schedule is when a response is reinforced after a certain amount of time since the last reinforcement. The interval or ratio schedule can be either fixed or variable. A fixed schedule is when the number of responses or the amount of time remains constant.

Detailed explanation-2: -Variable-ratio schedules occur when a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses. This schedule creates a high steady rate of responding. Gambling and lottery games are good examples of a reward based on a variable ratio schedule.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is a. B.F. Skinner introduced operant conditioning that explained behavior as a result of a reinforcer or a punishment in response to an action.

Detailed explanation-4: -What was Ivan Pavlov best known for? Ivan Pavlov developed an experiment testing the concept of the conditioned reflex. He trained a hungry dog to salivate at the sound of a metronome or buzzer, which was previously associated with the sight of food.

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