In the Context of Reinforcement Theory, with _____, Consequences Are

question 5

Multiple Choice

In the context of reinforcement theory, with _____, consequences are delivered following a different number of behaviors, sometimes more and sometimes less, that vary around a specified average number of behaviors.

• A) fixed ratio reinforcement schedules
• B) variable ratio reinforcement schedules
• C) variable interval reinforcement schedules
• D) fixed interval reinforcement schedules

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Definitions:

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing.

Chunks

In cognitive psychology, chunks refer to units of information grouped together and stored in the memory for easier recall.

Magic Number

Often referencing Miller's law, which suggests the number 7 (plus or minus 2) represents the amount of information a typical human memory can hold in the short term.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and processing information needed for complex tasks such as learning, reasoning, and comprehension.