Question

In which schedule of reinforcement, appropriate movements are reinforced after varying number of responses?

Answer 1

Extinction of a reinforced behavior occurs at some point after reinforcement stops, and the speed at which this happens depends on the reinforcement schedule. Among the reinforcement schedules, variable-ratio is the most resistant to extinction, while fixed-interval is the easiest to extinguish.

Answer 2

• In the variable-ratio reinforcement schedule, appropriate movements are reinforced after a varying number of responses.

• The number of answers required for a reward fluctuates with a variable ratio reinforcement schedule.

• This is the most effective partial reinforcement plan.

• Gambling is one application of a variable ratio reinforcement schedule.