1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
lesya [120]
3 years ago
5

On the first trial, the rat had to press the bar three times to get a pellet of food. On the second trial, seven bar presses wer

e needed. Although it continued to vary from trial to trial, on the average the rat was reinforced for every five bar presses. The rat is on a _____ schedule of reinforcement.
Social Studies
1 answer:
igor_vitrenko [27]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Variable Ratio  Schedule

Explanation:

First, there are two different types of reinforcement:

  • Positive
  • Negative

The positive reinforcement applies a stimulus to increase the frequency of the desirable variable.

The negative reinforcement removes a stimulus to increase the frequency of the desirable variable.

However, the positive reinforcement divides itself in different types:

  • Continuous
  • Partial

A continuous reinforcement schedule gives us a reinforcement every time we engaged in the desired conduct.

On the other side, the partial reinforcement schedule  also divides itself in

  • Ratio
  • Interval

And these divide themselves in fixed or variable.

  • The fixed ratio schedule gives a reinforcement after a <u>fixed number</u> of desired responses.
  • The variable ratio schedule gives a reinforcement after a <u>changing</u> <u>number</u> of desired responses.

  • The fixed interval schedule gives a reinforcement after a <u>constant amount of time.</u>
  • The variable interval schedule gives a reinforcement after a <u>variable amount of time.</u>

In the example, the rats get a pellet of food, so we're talking about a reinforcement. They <u>don't get a reward EVERY TIME</u> they press the bar so we are not talking about a continuous reinforcement but a partial reinforcement. Since the rats press the bar and get a reward after certain <u>NUMBER</u> of times, we're talking about a ratio schedule. Finally, the number of times they need to press the bar to get a reward <u>VARIES</u> from trial to trial so this is a Variable Ratio Schedule.

You might be interested in
Write 10 sentences about world environment day​
nikklg [1K]
These animals were raised in a controlled environment. Many plants are unable to survive in such a harsh environment. Heredity and environment are both important. Pollution is bad for the environment
6 0
2 years ago
HELPPPPOne valve will deliver water to a single zone, either lawn or planter?
JulijaS [17]
I think it will be true !
8 0
2 years ago
What is the primary focus of a political party?
pickupchik [31]
The primary focus of a political party would be b. elect a person.
4 0
3 years ago
What’s the force of a pitching machine on a baseball?
KonstantinChe [14]

Answer:

The Machine exerts a force of 9N.

Explanation:

Initial velocity (u) = 0 m/s

Final velocity (v) = 30 m/s

Time (t) = 0.5 s

Acceleration (a) = (v-u)/t

= (30-0)/0.5 m/s²

= 30/0.5 m/s²

= 60 m/s²

Mass = 0.15 kg

Force = Mass*Acceleration

= 0.15*60 N

= 9 N

Explanation:

6 0
3 years ago
What did American Indians in North America do to survive?
Sever21 [200]

Answer:

Explanation:

The Native Americans used natural resources in every aspect of their lives. They used animal skins (deerskin) as clothing. Shelter was made from the material around them (saplings, leaves, small branches, animal fur). ... They used natural resources such as rock, twine, bark, and oyster shell to farm, hunt, and fish.

3 0
2 years ago
Other questions:
  • In Norway, President Clinton tried to negotiate an end to conflicts between the Palestinians and the _____. a. Iraqis b. Syrians
    14·2 answers
  • What country in Europe has a federal government
    12·1 answer
  • How did working together during the american revolution strengthened the sense of being american and forming an american identit
    13·1 answer
  • Skinner never focused particularly on psychological disorders, but the principles of operant conditioning have been applied to e
    9·1 answer
  • List 3 ways people were targeted by the Nazis.​
    11·1 answer
  • A strike can be expensive to an. to and to a
    12·1 answer
  • Do you think the world had a responsibility to help with this human rights issue? Explain why or why not. (1 paragraph)
    8·1 answer
  • Name 3 things that affect longshore currents
    13·1 answer
  • Page 2 of 2<br> what is culture?
    11·1 answer
  • How does adaptability contribute to the chances of survival?
    7·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!