Variable Reinforcements Result in Behavior That Is More Difficult to Extinguish

question 50

Essay

Variable reinforcements result in behavior that is more difficult to extinguish than fixed schedules. Why?

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Definitions:

Return On Investment

A financial metric used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or to compare the efficiencies of several different investments, measuring gain versus cost.

Net Book Value

The value of an asset as recorded in the accounting records, subtracting accumulated depreciation or amortization from the original cost.

Intrinsic Reward

A type of motivation driven by an internal reward, like personal satisfaction or enjoyment of a task.

Job Satisfaction

The level of contentment employees feel about their job roles, which can affect motivation, performance, and turnover.