A Schedule That Reinforces Behavior After a Specified Number of Responses

question 36

Multiple Choice

A schedule that reinforces behavior after a specified number of responses is known as a ____.

• A) fixed-interval schedule
• B) fixed-ratio schedule
• C) fixed-variable schedule
• D) fixed-intermittent schedule

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Definitions:

Schemas

Cognitive structures or mental frameworks that help individuals organize and interpret information based on past experiences and knowledge.

Psychosocial Development

Refers to the theory by Erik Erikson that human development is a life-long process divided into eight stages, each characterized by a different psychological conflict that needs resolution.

Cognitive Development

The growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding over the lifespan.

Attachment Theory

A psychological theory that describes the dynamics of long-term interpersonal relationships, focusing on how early attachments influence future emotional development.