When Describing Schedules of Reinforcement, the Key Factor in Interval

question 173

Multiple Choice

When describing schedules of reinforcement, the key factor in interval schedules is

• A) elapsed time.
• B) number of responses given.
• C) number of reinforcements given.
• D) length of the training period.

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Definitions:

Difference Threshold

A measure of the smallest increase or decrease in a physical stimulus that is required to produce a difference in sensation that is noticeable 50% of the time.

Psychophysical Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity perceived by the sensory system.

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulation required to detect a change in sensory inputs, also known as the difference threshold.

Detectable Difference

The minimum change in a stimulus that can be correctly identified as different from a reference stimulus a certain proportion of the time.