Question

Explain the difference between an interval schedule of reinforcement and a ratio schedule of reinforcement.

Answer 1

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information:

Continuous reinforcement occurs when a specific response is reinforced each time the response occurs. Partial or intermittent reinforcement occurs when a specific response is reinforced only some of the time that the response occurs.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The difference between an interval schedule of reinforcement and a ratio schedule of reinforcement is the following:

Interval schedules of reinforcement are those where the response is rewarded only after an amount of time has elapsed. If the amount of time elapsed is a specified amount of time, the interval schedule is fixed, if it is anunpredictable amount of time, the interval schedule is variable.

Ratio schedules of reinforcement, on the other hand, are those where a response is reinforced only after a number of responses. If the number of responses is a specified number, the ratio schedule is fixed; if it is an unpredictable amount of responses, the ratio schedule is variable.