Describe Party Centralization and Decentralization.Provide an Example

question 37

Essay

Describe party centralization and decentralization.Provide an example.

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

describes a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, enhancing response consistency.

Fixed-ratio

A reinforcement schedule in which a behavior is rewarded after a certain number of responses have been made.

Variable-ratio

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it very effective in maintaining high rates of responding.

Fixed-interval

A fixed-interval schedule in operant conditioning refers to reinforcing a response at fixed time intervals, regardless of the number of responses made.