The Key Issue in Respect to the Allocation of Rewards

question 28

Short Answer

The key issue in respect to the allocation of rewards is __________, or varying the size of the reward in proportion to the level of performance.

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Definitions:

Response Is Reinforced

The process by which a behavior becomes more likely to occur due to the consequences that follow it.

Immediate Reinforcers

Stimuli that immediately follow a behavior and increase the likelihood of its future occurrence.

Delayed Reinforcers

Rewards or consequences that are not immediately presented after a behavior, which can nonetheless significantly impact future behavior.

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses.