Need someone to do this, as i would like to double check my own answers (if you would like to see them, ask in "ask for more details"). will be payed many points and brainliest answer if answer makes sense, if you just guess (and it will be obvious), wont give brainliest and probably report.
ratios -> involve number of responses between reinforcement
intervals -> involve time between reinforcement
fixed -> number of responses or time is same amount between each reinforcement
variable -> frequency or time varies between each reinforcement
therefore:
fixed ratio schedule: subject receives reinforcement for every set number of responses (ex: rat gets food pellet every 5th bar press)
variable ratio schedule: subject receives reinforcement for varying number of responses (ex: rat gets food pellet after 2 bar presses, then after 5 bar presses, then after 3 bar presses, etc.)
fixed interval schedule: subject receives reinforcement after a set amount of time (ex: rat gets food pellet every 5 minutes, if he presses the bar at least once)
variable interval schedule: subject receives reinforcement after a varying amount of time (ex: rat gets food pellet after 3 minutes, as long as the bar is pressed at least once; then after 5 minutes, as long as the bar is pressed once; then after 2 minutes, as long as the bar is pressed once; etc.)
for each example below (1-10), indicate if the reinforcement occurs on a fixed ratio (fr), variable ratio (vr), fixed interval (fi), or variable interval (vi) schedule. in the text box below, after completing part 1, number 1-10 and then indicate if it is an example of fr, vr, fi, or vi. (5 pts each)
assignment q's
slot machines.
checking to see if your neighbor is home from work (assuming they get off about the same time every day).
a dog receives a treat after it turns around four times.
a student receives grades at the end of every semester.
after major surgery, patients are sometimes placed on a morphine pump to control pain. by pushing a button, they can self-administer a dose of morphine. the machine will only allow a dose after a set period of time has elapsed, so pushing the button before that time does nothing.
checking cell phone for text messages (when phone is on silent) for a text from your friend.
getting a snack after reading every 30 pages.
a professional baseball player gets a hit (on average) every third time at bat.
the police officer gets credit when he meets his quota each month.
the student gets $10 for each ‘a’ on her report card.