L&M CH.7

In a cumulative record, fast responding is indicated by a ____________, and no responding is indicated by a ___________.

Responding on a fixed-ratio schedule typically shows a(n) __________ pattern, and responding on a fixed-interval schedule typically shows a(n) pattern.

Responding on ____________ schedules is usually rapid and steady, and responding on __________ schedules is usually slower and steady.

____________ behavior is controlled by the schedule of reinforcement; _____________ behavior is controlled by instructions subjects are given or form on their own.

IRT reinforcement theory states that longer interresponse times are more likely to be reinforced on ____________ schedules, but bursts of responding are more likely to be reinforced on __________ schedules.

In behavioral marital therapy, a written agreement between spouses is called a ____________.

When a reinforcer is delivered after every n responses, where n is the size of the ratio, this is referred to as: (Type of reinforcement schedule)

When the amount of time that must pass before a reinforcer is stored varies unpredictably from reinforcer to reinforcer, this is referred to as: (Type of reinforcement schedule)

A hunter sets a trap for rabbits in the nearby woods. After a short wait, the hunter finally sees the rabbit and closes the trap for the capture. What kind of reinforcement schedule is this hunter most likely to be on? (The reinforcement schedule is not predictable)

According to Skinner, a reinforcement schedule is a rule that states under what conditions a reinforcer will be delivered. (Types of reinforcement schedules)
True False

Another type of reinforcement schedule is called the differential reinforcement of low rates schedule. (Reinforcement based upon low rate of responding)
True False

The hardest type of behavior to extinguish is that based upon continuous reinforcement. (Partial Reinforcement difficult to extinguish)
True False

Skinner developed this device to plot the moment-by-moment behaviors of his subjects. This device is called a _______.

The differential reinforcement of high rates schedule is one in which a certain number of responses must occur within a fixed amount of time before a reinforcer is administered.
True False

In a token economy, the principle of conditioned reinforcement is used to improve or promote behavior changes in a group.
True False

Extinction is more rapid after continuous reinforcement than after a schedule of intermittent reinforcement.
True False

rule that states under what conditions a reinforcer will be delivered

device that records responses, with time on horizontal axis and responses on vertical axis

(the most researched)

delivers a reinforcer after a fixed number of responses

delivers a reinforcer after a variable & unpredictable number of responses

first response after a fixed amount of time has elapsed is reinforced

reinforcer becomes available after variable & unpredictable time intervals

Extinction is more rapid after CRF than after a schedule of intermittent reinforcement

o Discrimination Hypothesis
o Generalization Decrement Hypothesis

· Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL)
· Differential Reinforcement of High Rates (DRH)
· Concurrent Schedule
· Chained Schedule

· Reinforcer Quality
· Rate of Reinforcement
· Delay of Reinforcement
· Response Effort
· Amount of Reinforcement
· Level of Motivation

Behavior that is controlled by the schedule of reinforcement or punishment.

Behavior that is controlled by a verbal or mental rule about how to behave.
o Animals are not capable

Humans can do

refers to pause after reinforcement on FR schedules

o Fatigue Hypothesis
o Satiation Hypothesis
o Remaining-Response Hypothesis
- Best scientific explanation of postreinforcement pause

The principle of conditioned reinforcement to improve behavior
*IDEA- they have some tangible proof

Focus—Worker productivity, supervisor effectiveness, quality improvement, and customer satisfaction

This is a written agreement that lists the behaviors required of each party and the reinforcers

Integrative Couple Therapy

Acceptance phase then

accepting partner is not perfect (high positive outcome)

The four simple reinforcement schedules are

Extinction susceptibility of a given behavior may differ as a result of

There are other forms of reinforcement schedules based upon the rate of

differential reinforcement of low rates and differential reinforcement of high rates schedules

concurrent and chained schedules

There are many factors which affect the performance on a given ________ such as quality and rate of reinforcement.

The principles of reinforcement have a wide range of application in the fields of

have been shown to be effective in changing some behaviors

are often used in marital behavior therapy to help partners increase the exchange of positive reinforcers.