Shonda Wants to Train Her Dog to Roll Over and Is

question 51

Essay

Shonda wants to train her dog to roll over and is unsure of how to use reinforcement to teach her dog this new trick.
A) Describe continuous and partial reinforcement and give one advantage of using each.
B) Describe each of the four schedules of partial reinforcement.
C) Which schedule of partial reinforcement should Shonda choose to use if she wants to create the highest rate of response in the shortest amount of time? Which should she use if she wants to create the most consistent rate of response?

• A) Describe continuous and partial reinforcement and give one advantage of using each.
• B) Describe each of the four schedules of partial reinforcement.
• C) Which schedule of partial reinforcement should Shonda choose to use if she wants to create the highest rate of response in the shortest amount of time? Which should she use if she wants to create the most consistent rate of response?

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