Match Each of the Following Terms with the Correct Definition

question 191

Essay

Match each of the following terms with the correct definition below.

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Reinforcement Given

In behavioral psychology, a stimulus or reward that follows a behavior and increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Variable Time Interval

A scheduling method in operant conditioning where reinforcements are given after varying time intervals.

Variable Number

A quantity or element that may vary or change within the context of a situation or experiment.