Which Schedule of Partial Reinforcement Is Correctly Matched with Its

question 241

Multiple Choice

Which schedule of partial reinforcement is correctly matched with its definition?

• A)fixed-ratio - reinforcement is delivered after a changing number of responses
• B)variable-ratio - reinforcement is delivered after a pre-established time period
• C)fixed-interval - reinforcement is delivered after a set number of responses
• D)variable-interval - reinforcement is delivered after a fluctuating time period

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Definitions:

Formal Operational

The stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals, typically adolescents and adults, develop the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Harlow's Studies

Harlow's Studies refer to the psychological experiments conducted by Harry Harlow, notably on attachment, using rhesus monkeys to investigate the importance of caregiving and companionship.

Attachment

The emotional bond that forms between individuals, significant in child development theories.

Caregiver

An individual who assists with another's needs or dependents, such as children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities.