EDUC681 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Reinforcement
12 Nov 2020
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Patterns of timing for delivery of reinforcers. A lot of reinforcement relative to performance. Extinction rapid loss of behavior when reinforcement is withheld. Put off satiation effects and behaviors are more resistant to extinction. Number of times target behavior occurs determines timing of reinforcer delivery. Fixed-ratio schedule - reinforced on completion of specified number of correct responses. Occurrence of at least one correct/appropriate response plus passage of a specific amount of time are the determinants for delivery of reinforcer. Fixed-interval schedule - reinforced first time they perform the target response follow elapse of specified number of minutes/seconds. Variable-interval schedule - interval are of different lengths, but average length is consistent. Limited hold - increasing rate of responding; restricts time reinforcer is available following the interval. Continuous amount of time of target behavior is the determinant for delivery of the reinforcer. Variable-response-duration schedule - continuous appropriate behavior is reinforced on the average of a specified time period.
