Asked by
Tiffany Cervantes
on Dec 15, 2024Verified
Marcus is making widgets.After every 10 widgets,Marcus receives five dollars.Marcus is on which schedule of reinforcement?
A) primary
B) fixed-interval
C) fixed-ratio
D) secondary
Fixed-Ratio
A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, leading to a high and steady rate of response.
Fixed-Interval
A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, leading to a pattern of responses.
Primary
In psychology, often refers to primary reinforcers or stimuli, which are innately satisfying or desirable without learning.
- Identify what distinguishes the reinforcement schedules (fixed-ratio, variable-ratio, fixed-interval, variable-interval) and their influence on behavioral tendencies.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Identify what distinguishes the reinforcement schedules (fixed-ratio, variable-ratio, fixed-interval, variable-interval) and their influence on behavioral tendencies.