EPPP Psychology

Category - Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior

Which schedule of reinforcement produces a fairly steady stream of responses?
  1. Fixed-ratio schedule
  2. Variable-ratio schedule
  3. Fixed-interval schedule
  4. Variable-interval schedule
Explanation
Answer: D - The variable-interval schedule of reinforcement produces a fairly steady stream of responses.
Key Takeaway. During this schedule of reinforcement, a reward (e.g., reinforcement) is given at a variable time. For example, knowing your favorite radio station will offer free tickets at some point during the next hour, but not knowing when the offer will occur. This type of reinforcement schedule produces a nearly constant rate of responses. (In the case of the radio station, you will likely constantly listen during that hour until the reinforcement occurs. Your behavior has been increased based on not knowing when in time the reward will occur.)
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