You Are Watching a Pigeon Pecking a Key for Food

question 100

Multiple Choice

You are watching a pigeon pecking a key for food reinforcement.The pigeon pecks at a fairly slow rate, but with no noticeable pauses or changes in pecking rate.Based on what is known about the pattern of responding produced by various schedules of reinforcement, you should conclude that the reinforcement schedule that is in place for this pigeon is a:

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

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Definitions:

Learning Set

The ability to become increasingly effective in solving problems over time as one gains experience.

Rote Behavior

Actions performed mechanically or automatically, without thought or intention, often through memorization or repetition.

Latent Learning

A type of learning that occurs without any obvious reinforcement of the behavior or associations that are learned, and the knowledge is not immediately expressed.

Insight Learning

A form of problem solving where the solution suddenly comes to the learner after a period of reflection, rather than through trial and error.